SemiLED Innovations, LLC v. Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
Infringement action filed 21 Feb 2025 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas and closed 8 May 2026, with 5 patents asserted. Recorded basis of termination: dismissed with prejudice.
Case record
- Patents involved
- US9530942B2US8309971B2US8963196B2US8319246B2US7128454B2
- Case no.
- 4:25-cv-00177
- Verdict cause
- Infringement action
- Court
- E.D. Tex.
- Court level
- District Court
- Case region
- Texas
- Chief judge
- Amos L Mazzant
- Trial level
- First instance
- Filed – Closed
- 21 Feb 2025 – 8 May 2026
- Duration
- 441 days
- Basis of termination
- Dismissed with Prejudice
- Products & marks
- Harbor Breeze Mazon Fan, allen + roth 19in Round LED Flushmount, Utilitech LED 4-Panel Garage Light, Lithonia Lighting HGX Floodlight, GE Relax HD A19 LED Bulb, Utilitech Recessed Retrofit Light, and Kobalt Handheld Cordless Spotlight
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Slim LED package
Disclosed herein is a slim LED package. The slim LED package includes first and second lead frames separated from each other, a chip mounting recess formed on one upper surface region of the first lead frame by reducing a thickness of the one upper surface region below other upper surface regions of the first lead frame, an LED chip mounted on a bottom surface of the chip mounting recess and connected with the second lead frame via a bonding wire, and a transparent encapsulation material protecting the LED chip while supporting the first and second lead frames.
- Legal status
- Active
- Granted
- 27 Dec 2016
- Earliest priority
- 3 Dec 2007
- Est. expiry
- 18 Nov 2028
- Validity challenges
- None recorded
- Licences recorded
- None recorded
- Inventors
- SEO, EUN JUNG
- Classification
- H01L33/48H01L33/54H01L33/56H01L23/495H01L33/62H10W70/68H10W70/40
- Prosecution counsel
- H.C. PARK & ASSOCIATES, PLC
- Examiner
- WILSON, ALLAN R
Light emitting diode having electrode pads
Exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate to a including a substrate, a first conductive type semiconductor layer arranged on the substrate, a second conductive type semiconductor layer arranged on the first conductive type semiconductor layer, an active layer disposed between the first conductive type semiconductor layer and the second conductive type semiconductor layer, a first electrode pad electrically connected to the first conductive type semiconductor layer, a second electrode pad arranged on the second conductive type semiconductor layer, an insulation layer disposed between the second conductive type semiconductor layer and the second electrode pad, and at least one upper extension electrically connected to the second electrode pad, the at least one upper extension being electrically connected to the second conductive type semiconductor layer.
- Legal status
- Active
- Granted
- 13 Nov 2012
- Earliest priority
- 7 Jan 2010
- Est. expiry
- 4 Apr 2031
- Validity challenges
- None recorded
- Licences recorded
- None recorded
- Inventors
- SEO, WON CHEOL · KAL, DAE SUNG · YE, KYUNG HEE · KIM, KYOUNG WAN · YOON, YEO JIN
- Classification
- H01L27/15H01L29/26H01L31/12H01L33/00H10D62/80H10D64/20
- Prosecution counsel
- H.C. PARK & ASSOCIATES, PLC
- Examiner
- STARK, JARRETT
Also asserted in this case
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Parties of record
SemiLED Innovations, LLC
- Core tech
- H01L33/48H01L33/54H01L33/56H01L23/495
- Counsel
- Cecil E. Key
- Firm
- Key Kesan Dallmann PLLC
Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
- Core tech
- Not recorded
- Counsel
- Ahtoosa Dale · Dustin James Edwards · Kyle Dockendorf · Rex Andrew Mann
- Firm
- King & Spalding LLP, Winston Strawn LLP(Houston)
Counsel of record
| Attorney | For | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Cecil E. Key | SemiLED Innovations, LLC | Plaintiff |
| Ahtoosa Dale | Lowe’s Companies, Inc. | Defendant |
| Dustin James Edwards | Lowe’s Companies, Inc. | Defendant |
| Kyle Dockendorf | Lowe’s Companies, Inc. | Defendant |
| Rex Andrew Mann | Lowe’s Companies, Inc. | Defendant |
Basis of termination
From the record · verbatim“On this day, Plaintiff SemilLED Innovations LLC (“Plaintiff”) and Defendants Lowe’s Companies, Inc. and Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC (collectively “Defendants”) announced to the Court that they have resolved the claims at issue in this case. Plaintiff and Defendants have therefore stipulated to the dismissal with prejudice of the above-captioned matter and all claims asserted therein, with all attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses taxed against the party incurring same. The Court, having considered this request, is of the opinion that the dismissal should be granted. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the above matter and all claims asserted therein are dismissed with prejudice. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all attorneys’ fees, costs of court and expenses shall be borne by each party incurring the same.”
Case 4:25-cv-00177 · E.D. Tex. · closed 8 May 2026
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Frequently asked questions
What is case 4:25-cv-00177?
4:25-cv-00177 is a patent infringement action brought by SemiLED Innovations, LLC against Lowe’s Companies, Inc., filed on 21 Feb 2025 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The case closed on 8 May 2026.
Which patents were asserted in 4:25-cv-00177?
US9530942B2 (“Slim LED package”), assigned to SEMILED INNOVATIONS LLC, currently active; US8309971B2 (“Light emitting diode having electrode pads”), assigned to SEMILED INNOVATIONS LLC, currently active; US8963196B2 (“Slim LED package”), assigned to SEMILED INNOVATIONS LLC; US8319246B2 (“Semiconductor device and method for manufacturing same”), assigned to SEMILED INNOVATIONS LLC; US7128454B2 (“Light emitting diode module for automobile headlights and automobile headlight having the same”), assigned to SEMILED INNOVATIONS LLC. The record also lists Harbor Breeze Mazon Fan, allen + roth 19in Round LED Flushmount, Utilitech LED 4-Panel Garage Light, Lithonia Lighting HGX Floodlight, GE Relax HD A19 LED Bulb, Utilitech Recessed Retrofit Light, and Kobalt Handheld Cordless Spotlight.
How was case 4:25-cv-00177 terminated?
The recorded basis of termination is dismissed with prejudice. The termination text reads: “On this day, Plaintiff SemilLED Innovations LLC (“Plaintiff”) and Defendants Lowe’s Companies, Inc. and Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC (collectively “Defendants”) announced to the Court that they have resolved the claims at issue in this case. Plaintiff and Defendants have therefore stipulated to the dismissal with prejudice of the above-captioned matter and all claims asserted therein, with all attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses taxed against the party incurring same. The Court, having considered this request, is of the opinion that the dismissal should be granted. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that th
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 4:25-cv-00177 take?
441 calendar days, from filing on 21 Feb 2025 to closure on 8 May 2026.
Who were the attorneys and the judge in 4:25-cv-00177?
Chief Judge Amos L Mazzant presided. Cecil E. Key is recorded as counsel for plaintiff SemiLED Innovations. Ahtoosa Dale, Dustin James Edwards, Kyle Dockendorf and Rex Andrew Mann appear for defendant Lowe’s Companies.
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