Brian Robert Blazer v. Best Bee Brothers LLC et al.
Infringement action filed 25 Mar 2020 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin and closed 24 Apr 2023, with 2 patents asserted. Recorded basis of termination: consent judgment.
Case record
- Patents involved
- USRE46421E1US8375624B2
- Case no.
- 2:20-cv-00480
- Verdict cause
- Infringement action
- Court
- E.D. Wis.
- Court level
- District Court
- Case region
- Wisconsin
- Chief judge
- Brett H Ludwig
- Trial level
- First instance
- Filed – Closed
- 25 Mar 2020 – 24 Apr 2023
- Duration
- 1125 days
- Basis of termination
- Consent Judgment
- Products & marks
- Carpenter bee traps
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Carpenter bee traps
A carpenter bee trap having at least one entrance hole, at least one plenum section connecting the at least one entrance hole to at least one receptacle adapter coupling, and least one removable receptacle attached to at least one receptacle adapter coupling, the at least one removable receptacle made of a material that admits ambient light to a greater extent than the material forming the plenum such that insects entering the trap follow a path of increasing intensity of ambient light that leads them to the receptacle. In one embodiment, existing carpenter bee nests are treated with a disclosed insecticide gel. The insecticide gel consists of a thixotropic, injectable, non-hardening, non-volatile gel blended with a pyrethroid insecticide, in effect converting the bee nest into a trap.
- Legal status
- Active
- Granted
- 6 Jun 2017
- Est. expiry
- 7 Mar 2031
- Validity challenges
- None recorded
- Licences recorded
- None recorded
- Inventors
- BLAZER, BRIAN ROBERT · BLAZER, BRADLEY JEROME
- Classification
- A01M1/20A01M1/10
- Examiner
- FLANAGAN, BEVERLY M
Carpenter bee traps
A carpenter bee trap having at least one entrance hole, at least one plenum section connecting the at least one entrance hole to at least one receptacle adapter coupling, and least one removable receptacle attached to at least one receptacle adapter coupling, the at least one removable receptacle made of a material that admits ambient light to a greater extent than the material forming the plenum such that insects entering the trap follow a path of increasing intensity of ambient light that leads them to the receptacle. In one embodiment, existing carpenter bee nests are treated with a disclosed insecticide gel. The insecticide gel consists of a thixotropic, injectable, non-hardening, non-volatile gel blended with a pyrethroid insecticide, in effect converting the bee nest into a trap.
- Legal status
- Inactive
- Granted
- 19 Feb 2013
- Est. expiry
- 7 Mar 2031
- Validity challenges
- None recorded
- Licences recorded
- None recorded
- Inventors
- BLAZER, BRIAN ROBERT · BLAZER, BRADLEY JEROME
- Classification
- A01M1/20
- Examiner
- ELLIS, CHRISTOPHER P
Parties of record
Brian Robert Blazer
- Core tech
- Not recorded
- Counsel
- Christopher A. Honea · Jeremy Adelson · Randall T. Garteiser · Rene A. Vazquez · Thomas G Fasone III
- Firm
- Garteiser Honea PLLC, Hansen Reynolds LLC, Sheridan Ross PC
Best Bee Brothers LLC
- Core tech
- Not recorded
- Counsel
- James F. Boyle · Michael T. Griggs
- Firm
- Boyle Fredrickson SC
- Also named
- RSP, Inc.
Counsel of record
| Attorney | For | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher A. Honea | Brian Robert Blazer | Plaintiff |
| Jeremy Adelson | Brian Robert Blazer | Plaintiff |
| Randall T. Garteiser | Brian Robert Blazer | Plaintiff |
| Rene A. Vazquez | Brian Robert Blazer | Plaintiff |
| Thomas G Fasone III | Brian Robert Blazer | Plaintiff |
| James F. Boyle | Best Bee Brothers LLC | Defendant |
| Michael T. Griggs | Best Bee Brothers LLC | Defendant |
Basis of termination
From the record · verbatim“WHEREAS, the parties have reached a settlement of their disputes; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED: This action, including all complaints, amended complaints, and counterclaims, may and shall be dismissed with prejudice, without further notice or opportunity for a hearing, and without award of costs, fees, or expenses to any party. The parties hereby jointly request that the Court enter an order dismissing this action with prejudice, without award of costs, fees, or expenses to any party.”
Case 2:20-cv-00480 · E.D. Wis. · closed 24 April 2023
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What is case 2:20-cv-00480?
2:20-cv-00480 is a patent infringement action brought by Brian Robert Blazer against Best Bee Brothers LLC, filed on 25 Mar 2020 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. The case closed on 24 April 2023.
Which patents were asserted in 2:20-cv-00480?
USRE46421E1 (“Carpenter bee traps”), assigned to CARPENTER BEE SOLUTIONS, currently active; US8375624B2 (“Carpenter bee traps”), assigned to CARPENTER BEE SOLUTIONS, currently inactive. The record also lists Carpenter bee traps.
How was case 2:20-cv-00480 terminated?
The recorded basis of termination is consent judgment. The termination text reads: “WHEREAS, the parties have reached a settlement of their disputes; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED: This action, including all complaints, amended complaints, and counterclaims, may and shall be dismissed with prejudice, without further notice or opportunity for a hearing, and without award of costs, fees, or expenses to any party. The parties hereby jointly request that the Court enter an order dismissing this action with prejudice, without award of costs, fees, or expenses to any party.”
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 2:20-cv-00480 take?
1125 calendar days, from filing on 25 Mar 2020 to closure on 24 April 2023.
Who were the attorneys and the judge in 2:20-cv-00480?
Chief Judge Brett H Ludwig presided. Christopher A. Honea, Jeremy Adelson, Randall T. Garteiser, Rene A. Vazquez and Thomas G Fasone III are recorded as counsel for plaintiff Brian Robert Blazer. James F. Boyle and Michael T. Griggs appear for defendant Best Bee Brothers.
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