Clear With Computers LLC v. Helly Hanson (U.S.) Inc DC CAFC

Clear with Computers (CWC), an enforcement entity controlled by IP Nav, filed seven separate suits against American Eagle Outfitters, Forty Niners Football Company, Helly Hanson, Levi Strauss & Company, MLB Advanced Media, NFL Enterprises, and Spanx alleging that the defendants’ websites infringe a patent related to inventory system software. Since 2004, CWC has filed more than 20 prior suits against over 230 defendants. The patent-in-suit was issued to IPNav affiliate Presentation Specialist Technologies on September 11, 2012. On September 12, 2012, CWC filed suit against six companies that use web-based technologies, including Dick’s Sporting Goods, The Finish Line, Foot Locker, Hugo Boss, Mercedes-Benz, and Tory Burch.  12/20, Eastern District of Texas, assigned to Judge Leonard Davis, 6:2012cv00945; 6:2012cv00946; 6:2012cv00947; 6:2012cv00948; 6:2012cv00949; 6:2012cv00950, 6:2012cv00951.