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Valtrus Innovations Ltd v. Compass Datacenters LLC - 2:26-cv-00800

Valtrus Innovations Ltd v. Compass Datacenters LLC (Case No. 2:26-cv-00800), filed on Sep 9, 2026 in the District Court, E.D. Texas involving patent infringement. This case involves patent infringement claims between the parties. Explore details about the litigants, key filings, and major docket updates.

Case Details

Case Number
2:26-cv-00800
Filing Date
Sep 9, 2026
Cause of Action
Patent Infringement
Status
-
Court
District Court, E.D. Texas
Nature of Suit
Patent

Parties Involved

The following parties are involved in this case, with their respective legal representatives for the case.

NameRepresented By
Compass Datacenters, LLC -
Key Patent Innovations, Ltd. -
Valtrus Innovations Ltd. -

Patents Involved

There is a single patent involved in this case.

Application NumberPatent Number
-US6868682B2

Docket Entries

The Docket Entries section provides a chronological list of all significant filings and court actions in this case.

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Aug 19, 2026Per S.O. 3-359, case reassigned to Judge Brantley Starr. Senior Judge David C Godbey no longer assigned to the case. (frw) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 9/9/2026.] (Entered: 08/19/2026)PACER Document
Aug 19, 2026Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Key Patent Innovations Ltd, Valtrus Innovations Ltd. (Findlay, Eric) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 9/9/2026.] (Entered: 08/19/2026)PACER Document
Aug 24, 2026Summons Issued as to Compass Datacenters LLC. (axm) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 9/9/2026.] (Entered: 08/24/2026)PACER Document
Aug 24, 2026Report to Patent/Trademark Office of Initiating Document. Form AO 120 e-mailed to [email protected]. (axm) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 9/9/2026.] (Entered: 08/24/2026)PACER Document
Aug 24, 2026ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 4 Motion for leave to proceed without local counsel. (Ordered by Senior Judge David C Godbey on 8/24/2026) (chmb) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 9/9/2026.] (Entered: 08/24/2026)PACER Document
Sep 9, 2026Case assigned to District Judge Rodney Gilstrap. (NKL)PACER Document
Sep 9, 2026Case: Valtrus Innovations Ltd et al v. Compass Datacenters LLC was filed on 9/9/2026 and assigned to Judge Gilstrap. The Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge form is attached. (NKL)PACER Document
Aug 18, 2026COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Compass Datacenters, LLC filed by Valtrus Innovations Ltd., Key Patent Innovations Ltd.. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16715233) Plaintiff will submit summons(es) for issuance. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1 - U.S. Patent No. 6,868,682, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2, # 3 Exhibit(s) 3, # 4 Exhibit(s) 4, # 5 Exhibit(s) 5, # 6 Cover Sheet, # 7 Attachment A to Civil Cover Sheet) (Findlay, Eric) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 9/9/2026.] (Entered: 08/18/2026)Attachment
Aug 18, 2026COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Compass Datacenters, LLC filed by Valtrus Innovations Ltd., Key Patent Innovations Ltd.. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16715233) Plaintiff will submit summons(es) for issuance. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1 - U.S. Patent No. 6,868,682, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2, # 3 Exhibit(s) 3, # 4 Exhibit(s) 4, # 5 Exhibit(s) 5, # 6 Cover Sheet, # 7 Attachment A to Civil Cover Sheet) (Findlay, Eric) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 9/9/2026.] (Entered: 08/18/2026)Attachment
Aug 18, 2026COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Compass Datacenters, LLC filed by Valtrus Innovations Ltd., Key Patent Innovations Ltd.. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16715233) Plaintiff will submit summons(es) for issuance. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1 - U.S. Patent No. 6,868,682, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2, # 3 Exhibit(s) 3, # 4 Exhibit(s) 4, # 5 Exhibit(s) 5, # 6 Cover Sheet, # 7 Attachment A to Civil Cover Sheet) (Findlay, Eric) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 9/9/2026.] (Entered: 08/18/2026)Attachment
Aug 18, 2026COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Compass Datacenters, LLC filed by Valtrus Innovations Ltd., Key Patent Innovations Ltd.. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16715233) Plaintiff will submit summons(es) for issuance. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1 - U.S. Patent No. 6,868,682, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2, # 3 Exhibit(s) 3, # 4 Exhibit(s) 4, # 5 Exhibit(s) 5, # 6 Cover Sheet, # 7 Attachment A to Civil Cover Sheet) (Findlay, Eric) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 9/9/2026.] (Entered: 08/18/2026)Attachment
Aug 18, 2026COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Compass Datacenters, LLC filed by Valtrus Innovations Ltd., Key Patent Innovations Ltd.. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16715233) Plaintiff will submit summons(es) for issuance. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1 - U.S. Patent No. 6,868,682, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2, # 3 Exhibit(s) 3, # 4 Exhibit(s) 4, # 5 Exhibit(s) 5, # 6 Cover Sheet, # 7 Attachment A to Civil Cover Sheet) (Findlay, Eric) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 9/9/2026.] (Entered: 08/18/2026)Attachment
Aug 18, 2026COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Compass Datacenters, LLC filed by Valtrus Innovations Ltd., Key Patent Innovations Ltd.. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16715233) Plaintiff will submit summons(es) for issuance. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1 - U.S. Patent No. 6,868,682, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2, # 3 Exhibit(s) 3, # 4 Exhibit(s) 4, # 5 Exhibit(s) 5, # 6 Cover Sheet, # 7 Attachment A to Civil Cover Sheet) (Findlay, Eric) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 9/9/2026.] (Entered: 08/18/2026)Attachment
Aug 18, 2026COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Compass Datacenters, LLC filed by Valtrus Innovations Ltd., Key Patent Innovations Ltd.. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16715233) Plaintiff will submit summons(es) for issuance. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1 - U.S. Patent No. 6,868,682, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2, # 3 Exhibit(s) 3, # 4 Exhibit(s) 4, # 5 Exhibit(s) 5, # 6 Cover Sheet, # 7 Attachment A to Civil Cover Sheet) (Findlay, Eric) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 9/9/2026.] (Entered: 08/18/2026)Attachment