ESW Operations, LLC v. IXL Learning, Inc.

Summary

ESW Operations is suing IXL Learning and Wyzant over patent infringement, alleging the defendants' educational technology platform violates ESW's patented technology. The case centers on online tutoring and learning software patents. This dispute involves core intellectual property related to how educational platforms deliver personalized instruction.

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Cause

35:271 Patent Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Wyzant, Inc. IXL Learning, Inc. Aurea Software, LLC ESW Operations, LLC

Docket entries

1. #92026-08-27

   Return of Service Executed

2. #82026-08-27

   Return of Service Executed

3. #72026-08-26

   Standing Orders - CFC

4. 2026-08-26

   Case Assigned/Reassigned

5. #62026-08-25

   Disclosure Statement - Rule 7.1

6. #52026-08-25

   Disclosure Statement - Rule 7.1

7. #42026-08-21

   Summons Issued as to IXL Learning, Inc. on 8/21/2026; Wyzant, Inc. on 8/21/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Issued)(mrr) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

8. 2026-08-21

   Deficiency Notice - No 7.1 Statement Filed

9. #32026-08-20

   Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 10,452,698; 10,592,480; 11,003,864. (mrr) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

10. #22026-08-20

    Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (mrr) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

11. #12026-08-20

    COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against IXL Learning, Inc., Wyzant, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-5047424) - filed by ESW Operations, LLC, Aurea Software, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet)(mrr) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

12. 2026-08-20

    DEFICIENCY NOTICE issued by the Court to Plaintiff: Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1 (b)(1), A party must: (1) file the disclosure statement with its first appearance, pleading, petition, motion, response, or other request addressed to the court. Counsel is requested to supplement the docket with an appropriate Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement. (mrr)

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