OrderMagic LLC vs. Milio’s Sandwiches: Remote Ordering Patent Dismissed in 78 Days
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📋 Case Summary
| Case Name | OrderMagic LLC v. Milio’s Sandwiches, Inc. |
| Case Number | 3:25-cv-00882 (W.D. Wis.) |
| Court | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin |
| Duration | Oct 2025 – Jan 2026 78 days |
| Outcome | Dismissed (Voluntary) |
| Patents at Issue | |
| Accused Products | Remote Ordering Systems deployed by Milio’s Sandwiches |
Case Overview
The Parties
⚖️ Plaintiff
A patent-holding entity asserting rights in remote ordering system technology.
🛡️ Defendant
A regional sandwich chain targeted for alleged infringement of remote ordering system patents.
The Patent at Issue
This landmark case involved U.S. Patent No. 7,831,475 B2, covering remote ordering system technology. This utility patent, registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), protects functional aspects of inventions.
- • US 7,831,475 B2 — Remote ordering system technology
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The Verdict & Legal Analysis
Outcome
The case was **dismissed without prejudice** under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i) before Milio’s Sandwiches even filed an answer. No damages were awarded, and no injunctive relief was granted. No merit-based ruling was issued on validity or infringement of US 7,831,475 B2.
Key Legal Issues
The 78-day duration signifies an early-stage resolution, likely influenced by pre-answer negotiations, licensing discussions, or a strategic reassessment by the plaintiff. This procedural posture avoids any preclusive effect on the patent’s validity or infringement, leaving OrderMagic LLC the option to refile or assert the patent against other parties.
Freedom to Operate (FTO) Analysis
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✅ Key Takeaways
Pre-answer voluntary dismissals without prejudice preserve the plaintiff’s ability to refile or assert the patent against other defendants.
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Explore precedents →Frequently Asked Questions
The case involved U.S. Patent No. 7,831,475 B2 (Application No. US 11/757,998), covering remote ordering system technology.
OrderMagic LLC voluntarily dismissed the action under FRCP 41(a)(1)(A)(i) within 78 days of filing, before Milio’s filed an answer or summary judgment motion. The specific reason — whether settlement, licensing, or strategic reassessment — was not publicly disclosed.
Yes. Because the dismissal was without prejudice, OrderMagic retains the right to refile the infringement claim subject to applicable statutes of limitations.
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References
- PACER Case Lookup – Case 3:25-cv-00882
- USPTO Patent Search – US7831475B2
- Western District of Wisconsin Local Patent Rules
- Cornell Legal Information Institute — FRCP 41(a)(1)(A)(i)
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