EcoFactor, Inc. v. Google LLC

Summary

EcoFactor sues Google for patent infringement over smart home energy management technology.

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Entities in this case

Parties

COMPUTER & COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (amicus curiae) ALLIANCE OF U.S. STARTUPS AND INVENTORS FOR JOBS (amicus curiae) JAMES F. SMITH (amicus curiae) HAMAD M. HAMAD, Attorney (amicus curiae) JASON DODD CASSADY, Attorney (amicus curiae) BRAD W. CALDWELL (amicus curiae) AUSTIN CURRY (amicus curiae) AISHA MAHMOOD HALEY, Attorney (amicus curiae) MICHAEL RISCH (amicus curiae) NEW CIVIL LIBERTIES ALLIANCE (amicus curiae) ADVANCED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ASSOC. (amicus curiae) U.S. MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION FOR DEVELOPMENT AND ENTERPRISE (amicus curiae) LICENSING EXECUTIVES SOCIETY (U.S.A. AND CANADA), INC. (amicus curiae) JOSHUA D. SARNOFF (amicus curiae) JOSEPH SANDERS (amicus curiae) JASON D. REINECKE, Law Clerk to Chief Judge - Term (amicus curiae) JANE CAMPBELL MORIARITY (amicus curiae) BRIAN J. LOVE (amicus curiae) MARK A. LEMLEY (amicus curiae) AMY L. LANDERS (amicus curiae)

Docket entries

1. #2182025-10-20

   The petition for writ of certiorari, No. 25-341, filed on 09/18/2025, was Denied on 10/20/2025. [1122247] [MVH] [Entered: 10/21/2025 10:09 AM]

2. #2172025-09-23

   Petition for writ of certiorari filed on 09/18/2025 in the U.S. Supreme Court. No.: 25-341, Inc. EcoFactor v. Google LLC. [1116927] [MVH] [Entered: 09/24/2025 03:27 PM]

3. #2162025-08-13

   Notice from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding an application for an extension of time within which to file a petition for a writ of certiorari. [1109901] [MVH] [Entered: 08/22/2025 11:19 AM]

4. #2152025-06-30

   Mandate issued to the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. Service as of this date by the Clerk of Court. [1099104] [MJL] [Entered: 06/30/2025 08:44 AM]

5. #2142025-05-21

   JUDGMENT. AFFIRMED-IN-PART, REVERSED-IN-PART, AND REMANDED. Terminated on the merits after oral argument. COSTS: No Costs. Mandate to issue in due course. For information regarding costs, petitions for rehearing, and petitions for writs of certiorari click here. Service as of this date by the Clerk of Court. [1091263] [MJL] [Entered: 05/21/2025 04:13 PM]

6. #2132025-05-21

   OPINION filed for the court by Moore, Chief Judge; Lourie, Circuit Judge; Dyk, Circuit Judge; Prost, Circuit Judge; Reyna, Circuit Judge; Taranto, Circuit Judge; Chen, Circuit Judge; Hughes, Circuit Judge; Stoll, Circuit Judge and Stark, Circuit Judge. Opinion concurring in part and dissenting in part filed by Circuit Judge Reyna, in which Circuit Judge Stark joins. Opinion concurring in part and dissenting in part filed by Circuit Judge Stark, in which Circuit Judge Reyna joins. Precedential Opinion. Service as of this date by the Clerk of Court. [1091262] [MJL] [Entered: 05/21/2025 04:11 PM]

7. #2122025-03-13

   Submitted after ORAL ARGUMENT to Panel: Moore, Chief Judge; Lourie, Circuit Judge; Dyk, Circuit Judge; Prost, Circuit Judge; Reyna, Circuit Judge; Taranto, Circuit Judge; Chen, Circuit Judge; Hughes, Circuit Judge; Stoll, Circuit Judge and Stark, Circuit Judge.Arguing counsel: Ginger Anders for Google LLC and Brian David Ledahl for EcoFactor, Inc.Oral Argument Audio available here. [1075124] [MJL] [Entered: 03/13/2025 01:19 PM]

8. #2112025-02-28

   30 paper copies of Doc. No. [210],[210] received from Appellant Google LLC and Appellee EcoFactor, Inc. [1072298] [JCP] [Entered: 02/28/2025 03:30 PM]

9. #2102025-02-25

   MODIFIED ENTRY: CONFIDENTIAL SUPPLEMENTAL APPENDIX FILED by Appellant Google LLC and Appellee EcoFactor, Inc.. Service: 02/25/2025 by email. [1071361]--[Edited 02/26/2025 by MVH - Reason: compliance review complete] [Ginger Anders] [Entered: 02/25/2025 02:44 PM]

10. #2092025-02-25

    MODIFIED ENTRY: SUPPLEMENTAL APPENDIX FILED by Appellant Google LLC and Appellee EcoFactor, Inc.. Service: 02/25/2025 by email. [1071356] --[Edited 02/26/2025 by MVH - Reason: compliance review complete] [Ginger Anders] [Entered: 02/25/2025 02:40 PM]

11. #2082025-02-21

    30 paper copies of Doc. No. [207] received from Appellant Google LLC. [1070683] [VDW] [Entered: 02/21/2025 03:03 PM]

12. #2072025-02-18

    MODIFIED ENTRY: CONFIDENTIAL REPLY BRIEF FILED by Appellant Google LLC. Service: 02/18/2025 by email. [1069859]--[Edited 02/19/2025 by MVH - Reason: compliance review complete] [Ginger Anders] [Entered: 02/18/2025 04:21 PM]

13. #2062025-02-18

    MODIFIED ENTRY: REPLY BRIEF FILED by Appellant Google LLC. Service: 02/18/2025 by email. [1069856] --[Edited 02/19/2025 by MVH - Reason: compliance review complete] [Ginger Anders] [Entered: 02/18/2025 04:17 PM]

14. #2052025-01-31

    30 paper copies of Doc. No. [198] received from Amicus Curiae New Civil Liberties Alliance. [1066332] [VDW] [Entered: 02/04/2025 09:39 AM]

15. #2042025-01-30

    30 paper copies of Doc. No. [200] received from Amici Curiae Brad W. Caldwell, Mr. Jason Dodd Cassady, Austin Curry, Mr. Hamad M. Hamad, Aisha Mahmood Haley, Michael Risch and James F. Smith. [1065822] [VDW] [Entered: 01/31/2025 03:35 PM]

16. #2032025-01-30

    NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: The paper copies (Doc. No. [202]) provided by New Civil Liberties Alliance are not in compliance with the rules of this court (see attached). Corrected paper copies are due within 5 business days. Service as of this date by the Clerk of Court. [1065232] [VDW] [Entered: 01/30/2025 11:36 AM]

17. #2022025-01-29

    30 paper copies of Doc. No. [193] received from Amicus Curiae New Civil Liberties Alliance. [1065230]. These paper copies are non-compliant. See Doc No. [203] [VDW] [Entered: 01/30/2025 11:33 AM]

18. #2012025-01-28

    30 paper copies of Doc. No. [192] received from Amicus Curiae USIJ. [1065228] [VDW] [Entered: 01/30/2025 11:26 AM]

19. #2002025-01-28

    MODIFIED ENTRY: CORRECTED AMICUS BRIEF FILED by Brad W. Caldwell, Mr. Jason Dodd Cassady, Austin Curry, Mr. Hamad M. Hamad, Aisha Mahmood Haley, Michael Risch and James F. Smith. Service: 01/28/2025 by email. [1064630]--[Edited 01/28/2025 by MVH - Reason: compliance review complete] [Aisha Mahmood Haley] [Entered: 01/28/2025 04:09 PM]

20. #1992025-01-28

    Notice of Correction to Doc No. [196] for Amici Curiae Michael Risch, Aisha Mahmood Haley, Austin Curry, Brad W. Caldwell, Mr. Jason Dodd Cassady, Mr. Hamad M. Hamad and James F. Smith. Service: 01/28/2025 by email. [1064625] [23-1101] [Aisha Mahmood Haley] [Entered: 01/28/2025 04:04 PM]

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