Aml IP, LLC v. Airbnb, Inc.
Infringement action filed 7 Dec 2022 in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas and closed 10 Apr 2023, with US6876979B2 asserted. Recorded basis of termination: voluntary dismissal.
Case record
- Patent involved
- US6876979B2
- Application no.
- US10/217871
- Case no.
- 6:22-cv-01262
- Verdict cause
- Infringement action
- Court
- W.D. Tex.
- Court level
- District Court
- Case region
- Texas
- Chief judge
- Alan D Albright
- Trial level
- First instance
- Filed – Closed
- 7 Dec 2022 – 10 Apr 2023
- Duration
- 124 days
- Basis of termination
- Voluntary dismissal
- Products & marks
- Electronic commerce bridge system
- Validity challenges
- 1 on record
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Electronic commerce bridge system
Systems and methods are provided for supporting electronic commerce in an environment in which multiple service providers each have associated vendors and in which a user may maintain an account at a service provider that is different from the service provider associated with the vendor from which a user makes an on-line purchase. Both tangible products and electronic content products may be sold using the system. A bridge computer may be used to facilitate interactions between service providers. The bridge computer may be used to implement service charge fees, to reimburse service providers for credit card transaction fees, to reimburse service providers with appropriate referral fees, and to otherwise support operation of the system.
- Legal status
- Inactive
- Granted
- 5 Apr 2005
- Est. expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Validity challenges
- 1 on recordIPR2022-00319 · Other · filed by Askeladden L.L.C.
- Licences recorded
- None recorded
- Inventors
- LING, MARVIN T.
- Classification
- G06Q30/00G06Q20/10G06Q30/06
- Prosecution counsel
- POLSINELLI PC
- Examiner
- CHILCOT, RICHARD
Parties of record
Aml IP, LLC
- Core tech
- G06Q30/00G06Q20/10G06Q30/06
- Counsel
- Jeffrey Eugene Kubiak · William P. Ramey III
- Firm
- Ramey LLP
Airbnb, Inc.
- Core tech
- Not recorded
- Counsel
- Karen I. Boyd · Melissa Richards Smith
- Firm
- Gillam & Smith LLP, Turner Boyd LLP
Counsel of record
| Attorney | For | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Eugene Kubiak | Aml IP, LLC | Plaintiff |
| William P. Ramey III | Aml IP, LLC | Plaintiff |
| Karen I. Boyd | Airbnb, Inc. | Defendant |
| Melissa Richards Smith | Airbnb, Inc. | Defendant |
Basis of termination
From the record · verbatim“PLAINTIFF’S NOTICE OF DISMISSAL Pursuant to Federal Rule 41 (a)(1)(A)(ii), the Plaintiff, AML IP, LLC hereby files this notice of dismissal of this action for all of Plaintiff’s claims. The Plaintiff stipulates and agree that the dismissal of Plaintiff’s claims shall be WITH PREJUDICE as to the asserted patent and each party shall bear its own costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees.”
Case 6:22-cv-01262 · W.D. Tex. · closed 10 April 2023
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Frequently asked questions
What is case 6:22-cv-01262?
6:22-cv-01262 is a patent infringement action brought by Aml IP, LLC against Airbnb, Inc., filed on 7 Dec 2022 in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. The case closed on 10 April 2023.
Which patent was asserted in 6:22-cv-01262?
US6876979B2 (“Electronic commerce bridge system”), assigned to AML IP LLC, currently inactive. The record also lists Electronic commerce bridge system.
How was case 6:22-cv-01262 terminated?
The recorded basis of termination is voluntary dismissal. The termination text reads: “PLAINTIFF’S NOTICE OF DISMISSAL Pursuant to Federal Rule 41 (a)(1)(A)(ii), the Plaintiff, AML IP, LLC hereby files this notice of dismissal of this action for all of Plaintiff’s claims. The Plaintiff stipulates and agree that the dismissal of Plaintiff’s claims shall be WITH PREJUDICE as to the asserted patent and each party shall bear its own costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees.”
What does dismissal with prejudice mean?
A dismissal with prejudice permanently ends the claims that were filed, so the same claims cannot be brought again against that defendant. It is the usual form when the parties have settled.
How long did case 6:22-cv-01262 take?
124 calendar days, from filing on 7 Dec 2022 to closure on 10 April 2023.
Who were the attorneys and the judge in 6:22-cv-01262?
Chief Judge Alan D Albright presided. Jeffrey Eugene Kubiak and William P. Ramey III are recorded as counsel for plaintiff Aml IP. Karen I. Boyd and Melissa Richards Smith appear for defendant Airbnb.
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