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Whirlpool Corporation v. Midea Group Co., Ltd. - 2:26-cv-01002

Whirlpool Corporation v. Midea Group Co., Ltd. (Case No. 2:26-cv-01002), filed on Nov 5, 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-01002
Filing Date
Nov 5, 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
Midea American Corp. -
Whirlpool Corporation -

Patents Involved

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Docket Entries

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Nov 5, 2026Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Whirlpool Corporation. (Mann, Rex) (Entered: 11/05/2026)PACER Document
Nov 5, 2026Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Whirlpool Corporation. (Mann, Rex) (Entered: 11/05/2026)PACER Document
Nov 5, 2026Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(1) Disclosure Statement filed by Whirlpool Corporation (Mann, Rex) (Entered: 11/05/2026)PACER Document
Nov 5, 2026Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 emailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Mann, Rex) (Entered: 11/05/2026)PACER Document
Nov 5, 2026COMPLAINT against Midea American Corp., Midea Group Co., Ltd. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11913216.), filed by Whirlpool Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. U.S.P.N. 11,079,118, # 2 Exhibit B. U.S.P.N. 12,764,837, # 3 Exhibit C. U.S.P.N. 12,787,131, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Mann, Rex) (Entered: 11/05/2026)PACER Document
Nov 5, 2026Summons issued as to Midea American Corp. C/O Registered Agent: Corporation Service Co. D/B/A CSC-Lawyers Inc., Midea Group Co., Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Additional Attachment(s))(NKL) (Entered: 11/05/2026)PACER Document
Nov 5, 2026COMPLAINT against Midea American Corp., Midea Group Co., Ltd. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11913216.), filed by Whirlpool Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. U.S.P.N. 11,079,118, # 2 Exhibit B. U.S.P.N. 12,764,837, # 3 Exhibit C. U.S.P.N. 12,787,131, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Mann, Rex) (Entered: 11/05/2026)Attachment
Nov 5, 2026COMPLAINT against Midea American Corp., Midea Group Co., Ltd. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11913216.), filed by Whirlpool Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. U.S.P.N. 11,079,118, # 2 Exhibit B. U.S.P.N. 12,764,837, # 3 Exhibit C. U.S.P.N. 12,787,131, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Mann, Rex) (Entered: 11/05/2026)Attachment
Nov 5, 2026COMPLAINT against Midea American Corp., Midea Group Co., Ltd. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11913216.), filed by Whirlpool Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. U.S.P.N. 11,079,118, # 2 Exhibit B. U.S.P.N. 12,764,837, # 3 Exhibit C. U.S.P.N. 12,787,131, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Mann, Rex) (Entered: 11/05/2026)Attachment
Nov 5, 2026COMPLAINT against Midea American Corp., Midea Group Co., Ltd. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11913216.), filed by Whirlpool Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. U.S.P.N. 11,079,118, # 2 Exhibit B. U.S.P.N. 12,764,837, # 3 Exhibit C. U.S.P.N. 12,787,131, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Mann, Rex) (Entered: 11/05/2026)Attachment
Nov 5, 2026Case assigned to District Judge Rodney Gilstrap and Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne. (NKL)PACER Document
Nov 5, 2026Case: Whirlpool Corporation v. Midea Group Co., Ltd. et al was filed on 11/5/2026 and assigned to Judge Gilstrap and referred to Judge Payne. The Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge form is attached. (NKL)PACER Document