Universal Electronics Inc. v. Amazon.com, Inc.

Summary

Universal Electronics is suing Amazon over patent infringement related to remote control technology and smart home devices. The case centers on whether Amazon's products infringe Universal Electronics' patented innovations in wireless control systems. Universal Electronics, a major licensor of remote control patents, is seeking damages for unauthorized use of its technology.

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Cause

35:271 Patent Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Universal Electronics Inc. (plaintiff) Amazon.com Services LLC (defendant) Amazon Web Services, Inc. (defendant) AMAZON.COM, INC., a Delaware corporation (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #162026-08-24

   Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days)

2. #152026-08-24

   Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days)

3. #142026-08-24

   Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days)

4. #132026-08-20

   Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only

5. #122026-08-17

   Summons Issued

6. #112026-08-14

   Summons Request

7. #102026-08-14

   Notice of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information (G-06)

8. #92026-08-14

   Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only

9. #82026-08-13

   Notice to Counsel Re: Consent to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge - optional html form

10. #72026-08-13

    Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form

11. #62026-08-13

    Notice of Assignment to United States Judges (CV-18) - optional html form

12. #52026-08-06

    Corporate Disclosure Statement

13. #42026-08-06

    NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Plaintiff Universal Electronics Inc.. Related Case(s): 8:18-cv-01580-JVS-ADS; 8:20-cv-00701-JVS-ADS (Szpajda, Stefan) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

14. #32026-08-06

    REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by Universal Electronics Inc.. (Szpajda, Stefan) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

15. #22026-08-06

    CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Universal Electronics Inc.. (Szpajda, Stefan) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

16. #12026-08-06

    COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-42983256 - Fee: $405, filed by Plaintiff Universal Electronics Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J) (Attorney Stefan Jan Szpajda added to party Universal Electronics Inc.(pty:pla))(Szpajda, Stefan) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

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