AlmondNet, Inc. v. Bytedance Inc.

Summary

AlmondNet is suing ByteDance and its TikTok subsidiaries for patent infringement. The case involves patents likely related to data handling, ad technology, or user analytics—core to TikTok's platform. AlmondNet is seeking damages for unauthorized use of its patented technology.

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Cause

35:271 Patent Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

TikTok U.S. Data Security Inc. TikTok LLC ByteDance Inc TikTok Inc Intent IQ, LLC AlmondNet, Inc.

Docket entries

1. 2026-09-01

   Clerk's Notice of Impending Reassignment - Text Only

2. 2026-09-01

   Case Assigned/Reassigned

3. 2026-09-01

   Clerk's Notice AND ~Util - Teleconference Zoom

4. 2026-09-01

   Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney

5. #612026-08-31

   Consent/Declination to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge

6. 2026-08-28

   Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney

7. #512026-08-21

   CLERK'S NOTICE Re: Consent or Declination: Plaintiffs and Defendant shall file a consent or declination to proceed before a magistrate judge. Note that any party is free to withhold consent to proceed before a magistrate judge without adverse substantive consequences. The forms are available at: http://cand.uscourts.gov/civilforms. Consent/Declination due by 9/4/2026. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (bns, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/21/2026) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

8. 2026-08-21

   Clerk's Notice re: Consent or Declination

9. #502026-08-20

   NOTICE of Appearance filed by Zi Chun Wang on behalf of ByteDance Inc (Wang, Zi Chun) (Filed on 8/20/2026) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

10. #492026-08-20

    NOTICE of Appearance filed by Ognjen Zivojnovic on behalf of ByteDance Inc (Zivojnovic, Ognjen) (Filed on 8/20/2026) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

11. #482026-08-20

    NOTICE of Appearance filed by Patrick Daniel Curran on behalf of ByteDance Inc (Curran, Patrick) (Filed on 8/20/2026) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

12. #472026-08-20

    NOTICE of Appearance filed by Sean S. Pak on behalf of ByteDance Inc (Pak, Sean) (Filed on 8/20/2026) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

13. 2026-08-20

    Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney

14. 2026-07-31

    Remark: These case have been consolidated with Lead C.A. No. 24-831-MN. All future filings shall be made ONLY in the Lead Case. Associated Cases: 1:24-cv-00831-MN et al.(mdb)

15. 2025-09-22

    SO ORDERED re 30 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for: (i) Plaintiffs to respond to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and Transfer and (ii) Defendants to submit their reply to (i) 10/14/2025 and (ii) 11/12/2025 (Set Briefing Schedule: re 22 MOTION to Dismiss - Answering Brief due 10/14/2025. Reply Brief due 11/12/2025). ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 9/22/2025. (dlw)

16. 2025-08-08

    Pro Hac Vice Attorney Ogi Zivojnovic, Sean S. Pak, Patrick D. Curran, Zi Chun Wang for TikTok, Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (cdd)

17. 2025-07-23

    SO ORDERED re 21 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME For Defendants to Answer, Move or Otherwise Respond to the First Amended Complaint (D.I. 14) to September 8, 2025 (Set/Reset Answer Deadlines: Bytedance Inc. answer due 9/8/2025; TikTok U.S. Data Security Inc. answer due 9/8/2025; TikTok, Inc. answer due 9/8/2025; TikTok, LLC answer due 9/8/2025). ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 7/23/2025. (dlw)

18. 2025-07-18

    SO ORDERED, re 17 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Patrick D. Curran, Zi Chun (Michelle) Wang, Sean S. Pak and Ogi Zivojnovic filed by TikTok, Inc.. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 7/18/2025. (mdb)

19. 2025-06-06

    SO ORDERED re 7 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendant to answer, move, or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Complaint to 7/9/2025 (Set/Reset Answer Deadlines: TikTok, Inc. answer due 7/9/2025). ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 6/6/2025. (dlw)

20. 2025-05-21

    Case Assigned to Judge Maryellen Noreika. Please include the initials of the Judge (MN) after the case number on all documents filed. (alb)

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