Blitzsafe Texas, LLC v. EinCar Tech. Ltd.
Infringement action filed 12 May 2021 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas and closed 20 Oct 2023, with 2 patents asserted. Recorded basis of termination: default judgment.
Case record
- Patents involved
- US7489786B2US8155342B2
- Case no.
- 2:21-cv-00162
- Verdict cause
- Infringement action
- Court
- E.D. Tex.
- Court level
- District Court
- Case region
- Texas
- Chief judge
- Rodney Gilstrap
- Trial level
- First instance
- Filed – Closed
- 12 May 2021 – 20 Oct 2023
- Duration
- 891 days
- Basis of termination
- Default Judgment
- Products & marks
- Audio device integration system · Multimedia device integration system
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Audio device integration system
An audio device integration system is provided. One or more after-market audio devices, such as a CD player, CD changer, MP3 player, satellite receiver, DAB receiver, or the like, is integrated for use with an existing OEM or after-market car stereo system, wherein control commands can be issued at the car stereo and responsive data from the audio device can be displayed on the stereo. Control commands generated at the car stereo are received, processed, converted into a format recognizable by the audio device, and dispatched to the audio device for execution. Information from the audio device, including track, disc, song, station, time, and other information, is received, processed, converted into a format recognizable by the car stereo, and dispatched to the car stereo for display thereon. One or more auxiliary input sources can be integrated with the car stereo, and selected between using the controls of the car stereo. Both an audio device and one or more auxiliary input sources can be integrated together, and a user can select between the device or the one or more auxiliary input sources by issuing selection commands through the car stereo. A docking station is provided for docking a portable audio or video device for integration with the car stereo.
- Legal status
- Inactive
- Granted
- 10 Feb 2009
- Est. expiry
- 10 Mar 2025
- Validity challenges
- 10 on recordIPR2018-01203 · Other · filed by Jaguar Land Rover LimitedIPR2018-01211 · Other · filed by Daimler AGIPR2016-00422 · filed by Toyota Motor CorporationIPR2018-01204 · Other · filed by BMW of North America, LLCIPR2016-01477 · Other · filed by Hyundai Motor CompanyIPR2016-00421 · Other · filed by Toyota Motor CorporationIPR2016-01448 · Other · filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.IPR2018-01214 · Other · filed by Daimler AGIPR2016-01472 · Other · filed by American Honda Motor CO., Inc.IPR2018-01142 · filed by BMW of North America, LLC
- Licences recorded
- None recorded
- Inventors
- MARLOWE, IRA
- Classification
- H04B1/00G11B31/00G11B33/10
- Prosecution counsel
- Fabricant, Rubino & Lambrianakos LLP
- Examiner
- CHIN, VIVIAN
Multimedia device integration system
An multimedia device integration system is provided. One or more after-market audio or video devices, such as a CD player, CD changer, digital media device (e.g., MP3 player, MP4 player, WMV player, Apple iPod, portable media center, or other device) satellite receiver (e.g., XM or Sirius receiver), DAB receiver, video device (e.g., DVD player), cellular telephone, or any other device or combinations thereof, is integrated for use with an existing OEM or after-market car stereo or video system, wherein control commands can be issued at the car stereo or video system and data from the after-market device can be displayed on the car stereo or video system. Control commands generated at the car stereo or video system are received, processed, converted into a format recognizable by the after-market device, and dispatched to the after-market device for execution. Information from the after-market device is converted into a format recognizable by the car stereo or video system, and dispatched to the car stereo or video system for display thereon. One or more auxiliary input sources can be integrated with the car stereo or video system, and selected using the controls of the car stereo or video system. A docking station is provided for docking a portable audio or video device for integration with the car stereo or video system. Wireless integration between the portable audio or video device and a car stereo or video system is provided, and voice recognition and speech synthesis capabilities are provided in the portable audio or video device or the car stereo or video system.
- Legal status
- Inactive
- Granted
- 10 Apr 2012
- Est. expiry
- 10 May 2024
- Validity challenges
- 16 on recordIPR2018-00927 · Other · filed by BMW of North America LLCIPR2018-00544 · Other · filed by Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC90020128 · EPR · filed by QUINN EMANUELIPR2018-00926 · filed by BMW of North America LLCIPR2016-01560 · Other · filed by Nissan North America, Inc.IPR2016-00118 · Other · filed by Unified Patents Inc.IPR2016-01557 · Other · filed by Hyundai Motor Company, LtdIPR2016-00419 · filed by Toyota Motor CorporationIPR2018-01209 · Other · filed by Daimler AGIPR2016-01476 · Other · filed by Hyundai Motor CompanyIPR2018-00090 · Other · filed by Subaru of America, Inc.IPR2016-01449 · filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.IPR2016-01445 · filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.IPR2016-00418 · Other · filed by Toyota Motor CorporationIPR2016-01533 · Other · filed by American Honda Motor CO., Inc.IPR2016-01473 · Other · filed by American Honda Motor CO., Inc.
- Licences recorded
- None recorded
- Inventors
- MARLOWE, IRA
- Classification
- H04B1/00
- Prosecution counsel
- Fabricant, Rubino & Lambrianakos LLP
- Examiner
- MEI, XU
Parties of record
Blitzsafe Texas, LLC
- Core tech
- H04B1/00G11B31/00G11B33/10
- Counsel
- Alfred Ross Fabricant · Jennifer Leigh Truelove · Peter Lambrianakos · Samuel Franklin Baxter · Vincent J. Rubino III
- Firm
- Fabricant LLP, Fabricant LLP (NY), McKool Smith PC (Marshall)
EinCar Tech. Ltd.
- Core tech
- Not recorded
- Counsel
- Not recorded
- Firm
- Not recorded
Counsel of record
| Attorney | For | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Ross Fabricant | Blitzsafe Texas, LLC | Plaintiff |
| Jennifer Leigh Truelove | Blitzsafe Texas, LLC | Plaintiff |
| Peter Lambrianakos | Blitzsafe Texas, LLC | Plaintiff |
| Samuel Franklin Baxter | Blitzsafe Texas, LLC | Plaintiff |
| Vincent J. Rubino III | Blitzsafe Texas, LLC | Plaintiff |
Basis of termination
From the record · verbatim“AMENDED OPINION AND ORDER AND JUDGEMENT BY DEFAULT”
Case 2:21-cv-00162 · E.D. Tex. · closed 20 October 2023
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Frequently asked questions
What is case 2:21-cv-00162?
2:21-cv-00162 is a patent infringement action brought by Blitzsafe Texas, LLC against EinCar Tech. Ltd., filed on 12 May 2021 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The case closed on 20 October 2023.
Which patents were asserted in 2:21-cv-00162?
US7489786B2 (“Audio device integration system”), assigned to BLITZSAFE TEXAS, LLC, currently inactive; US8155342B2 (“Multimedia device integration system”), assigned to BLITZSAFE TEXAS, LLC, currently inactive. The record also lists Audio device integration system and Multimedia device integration system.
How was case 2:21-cv-00162 terminated?
The recorded basis of termination is default judgment. The termination text reads: “AMENDED OPINION AND ORDER AND JUDGEMENT BY DEFAULT”
What does default judgment mean?
A default judgment is entered when a defendant does not appear or does not defend the action.
How long did case 2:21-cv-00162 take?
891 calendar days, from filing on 12 May 2021 to closure on 20 October 2023.
Who were the attorneys and the judge in 2:21-cv-00162?
Chief Judge Rodney Gilstrap presided. Alfred Ross Fabricant, Jennifer Leigh Truelove, Peter Lambrianakos, Samuel Franklin Baxter and Vincent J. Rubino III are recorded as counsel for plaintiff Blitzsafe Texas.
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