LakeSouth Holdings LLC v. Ace Evert Inc
- 3:14-cv-01348
- Filed: 04/14/2014
- Closed: 09/25/2015
- Latest Docket Entry: 09/25/2015
- PACER
Cause of Action
Willful Patent Infringement
Market Sector
Consumer Products
Assigned Judge
Docket Entries
News
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January 17, 2018
LakeSouth Holdings LLC has filed suit against three retailers—Ace Hardware (3:18-cv-00107), Amazon (3:18-cv-00104), and Costco (3:18-cv-00105)—over the sale of certain solar-powered lighted umbrellas. LakeSouth holds roughly five dozen patents, most originally developed by World Factory and generally related to solar-powered devices (e.g., thermometers, clocks, lights, umbrellas, etc.), two of which are asserted in these latest complaints. The NPE identifies multiple licensed manufacturers of solar-powered lighted umbrellas, restricting its infringement allegations to the alleged sale by Ace, Amazon, or Costco of such devices made by unlicensed providers.