Sport Squad, Inc. v. Engage Pickleball, LLC
Infringement action filed 9 Apr 2026 in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware and closed 27 Apr 2026, with US12465826B2 asserted. Recorded basis of termination: voluntary dismissal.
Case record
- Patent involved
- US12465826B2
- Application no.
- US19/027671
- Case no.
- 1:26-cv-00407
- Verdict cause
- Infringement action
- Court
- D. Del.
- Court level
- District Court
- Case region
- Delaware
- Chief judge
- Maryellen Noreika
- Trial level
- First instance
- Filed – Closed
- 9 Apr 2026 – 27 Apr 2026
- Duration
- 18 days
- Basis of termination
- Voluntary dismissal
- Products & marks
- Engage Alpha Pro Pickleball Paddle
- Validity challenges
- None recorded
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Game paddle
The present teachings generally include game paddles such as pickleball paddles. For example, a pickleball paddle disclosed herein may include a first surface, a second surface, and a core disposed therebetween, where the core defines a plurality of gaps that can accommodate one or more fillers, e.g., to provide vibration dampening and/or to otherwise affect performance, comfort, and enjoyment. In some aspects, a frame may also or instead include a filler disposed therein and/or adjacent thereto.
- Legal status
- Active
- Granted
- 11 Nov 2025
- Earliest priority
- 12 Oct 2023
- Est. expiry
- 13 Nov 2043
- Validity challenges
- None recorded
- Licences recorded
- None recorded
- Inventors
- KACHIWAZAKI, FABIO · KIM, AUSTIN · LEE, RICHARD
- Classification
- A63B59/42A63B60/54B32B3/08B32B3/12B32B5/02B32B5/18
- Prosecution counsel
- BASS PATENT LAW, LLC
- Examiner
- KIM, EUGENE L
Parties of record
Sport Squad, Inc.
- Core tech
- A63B59/42A63B60/54B32B3/08B32B3/12
- Counsel
- Matthew B. Goeller · Steven L. Caponi
- Firm
- K&L Gates, LLP
Engage Pickleball, LLC
- Core tech
- Not recorded
- Counsel
- Not recorded
- Firm
- Not recorded
Counsel of record
| Attorney | For | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew B. Goeller | Sport Squad, Inc. | Plaintiff |
| Steven L. Caponi | Sport Squad, Inc. | Plaintiff |
Basis of termination
From the record · verbatim“Plaintiff Sport Squad, Inc. D/B/A JOOLA hereby files this notice of voluntary dismissal of this action without prejudice, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i).”
Case 1:26-cv-00407 · D. Del. · closed 27 April 2026
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Frequently asked questions
What is case 1:26-cv-00407?
1:26-cv-00407 is a patent infringement action brought by Sport Squad, Inc. against Engage Pickleball, LLC, filed on 9 Apr 2026 in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. The case closed on 27 April 2026.
Which patent was asserted in 1:26-cv-00407?
US12465826B2 (“Game paddle”), assigned to SPORT SQUAD, INC., currently active. The record also lists Engage Alpha Pro Pickleball Paddle.
How was case 1:26-cv-00407 terminated?
The recorded basis of termination is voluntary dismissal. The termination text reads: “Plaintiff Sport Squad, Inc. D/B/A JOOLA hereby files this notice of voluntary dismissal of this action without prejudice, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i).”
What does dismissal without prejudice mean?
A dismissal without prejudice ends this action but leaves the claims alive — the plaintiff may file them again later, subject to the limitation period.
How long did case 1:26-cv-00407 take?
18 calendar days, from filing on 9 Apr 2026 to closure on 27 April 2026.
Who were the attorneys and the judge in 1:26-cv-00407?
Chief Judge Maryellen Noreika presided. Matthew B. Goeller and Steven L. Caponi are recorded as counsel for plaintiff Sport Squad.
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