Stock Your Home v. Lifted Limited — Consent Judgment after 146 Days
Stock Your Home, LLC brought an infringement action against Lifted Limited, LLC in the Eastern District of New York, asserting US10694779B2 covering a pipe lighter holder and tool. The case resolved by consent judgment approximately five months after filing, with each party bearing its own costs.
Pipe lighter patent dispute resolved by consent judgment in E.D.N.Y.
Stock Your Home, LLC filed suit against Lifted Limited, LLC on 29 September 2022 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York (Case No. 1:22-cv-05829). The action asserted infringement of US10694779B2, a patent covering a pipe lighter holder and tool — a consumer accessory product. Plaintiff was represented by the Law Offices of David Fink; defendant was represented by Vincent Miletti.
The case terminated on 22 February 2023, 146 days after filing. The recorded basis of termination is Consent Judgment. The docket order, styled under Fed. R. Civ. P. 41, reflects a stipulated dismissal with prejudice of all claims, counterclaims, and defenses that have been or could have been asserted by either party, with each side bearing its own costs and fees. The specific substantive terms agreed between the parties are not disclosed in the available public record.
A resolution within 146 days is notably swift for patent infringement litigation in the Eastern District of New York, suggesting the parties reached an agreement before significant merits litigation had occurred. What drove the settlement and whether any commercial or licensing arrangements were part of the resolution is not disclosed in the public record.
See Complete Case & Patent Analysis →Filing to Consent Judgment in 146 days
Case resolved in under 5 months — well below median district court patent case timelines.
US10694779B2 — pipe lighter holder and tool
Any company designing, manufacturing, importing, or selling pipe lighter holders, combination lighter tools, or adjacent handheld smoking accessories in the US market should evaluate exposure to US10694779B2. The patent was actively enforced in this action, and the consent judgment leaves its claims intact. Products that interact with a pipe and a lighter in a combined holder format are the primary risk category. The claim scope has not been judicially construed, so independent FTO analysis is the only way to assess design-around options.
Official order — verbatim text
The stipulation, entered under Fed. R. Civ. P. 41, dismisses all claims, counterclaims, and defenses with prejudice — meaning neither party may re-litigate the same claims from this action. The own-costs provision confirms no fee-shifting was agreed. No merits findings, claim constructions, or validity rulings appear in the record; the judgment resolves the procedural posture only, and the specific terms underlying the parties' agreement are not publicly disclosed.
Consent judgment: what the agreed resolution means for both parties
What a consent judgment means: agreed, court-entered, binding
A consent judgment is a binding, court-entered judgment on terms the parties have negotiated and agreed to. It carries the full legal weight of a court judgment, not merely a contractual settlement. The docket reflects a stipulation under Fed. R. Civ. P. 41 dismissing all claims with prejudice. The court retains jurisdiction to enforce the judgment to the extent provided. The specific terms agreed between the parties are not disclosed in the public record.
Court-entered, binding on both partiesStock Your Home secures a with-prejudice resolution
The dismissal with prejudice means Lifted Limited cannot re-litigate the asserted claims in this action. For Stock Your Home as patent holder, a with-prejudice consent judgment closes the litigation without a public merits ruling against the patent — US10694779B2 remains in force and has not been found invalid or unenforceable through this proceeding. The substantive commercial terms, if any, are not in the public record.
Patent US10694779B2 remains in forceLifted Limited exits litigation with prejudice, own costs
Lifted Limited secured termination of all claims, counterclaims, and defenses on a with-prejudice basis, meaning the specific claims from this action cannot be re-filed. The own-costs arrangement means no fee-shifting was imposed on either side. No public admission of infringement or invalidity finding appears in the record. The terms that may have governed Lifted Limited's future conduct with respect to the asserted patent are not disclosed.
No fee-shifting; all claims endedSwift resolution limits public precedent in consumer accessory IP
Because the case ended before any substantive merits ruling, there is no public judicial guidance on the scope or validity of US10694779B2. Competitors and adjacent product makers in the pipe lighter and smoking accessory accessories space should note the patent remains enforceable. The rapid, pre-trial resolution is consistent with a pattern where consumer goods patent disputes are resolved commercially before significant litigation costs accumulate.
No merits ruling; patent still enforceableFull party and counsel information
| Role | Name | Type | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaintiff | Stock Your Home, LLC | Company | Consumer goods company — holder of US10694779B2, pipe lighter holder and tool patentSearch in Eureka ↗ |
| Defendant | Lifted Limited, LLC | Company | Lifted Limited, LLC — defendant accused of infringing pipe lighter holder and tool patentSearch in Eureka ↗ |
| Plaintiff counsel | David Fink | Attorney | Counsel for Stock Your Home, LLCSearch in Eureka ↗ |
| Plaintiff law firm | Law Offices of David Fink | Law Firm | Representing Stock Your Home, LLCSearch in Eureka ↗ |
| Defendant counsel | Vincent Miletti | Attorney | Counsel for Lifted Limited, LLCSearch in Eureka ↗ |
| Defendant law firm | Vincent Miletti | Law Firm | Representing Lifted Limited, LLCSearch in Eureka ↗ |
| Presiding judge | Judge N/A | Judge | New York Eastern District CourtSearch in Eureka ↗ |
R&D signals in the handheld consumer accessories patent space
Forward-looking patent intelligence derived from Stock Your Home v. Lifted Limited — covering portfolio activity, filing trends, and white-space opportunities in pipe lighter and consumer accessory IP.
Stock Your Home's enforcement posture beyond US10694779B2
Stock Your Home's willingness to litigate suggests an active IP enforcement strategy. Mapping their full patent portfolio — including any continuation applications, design patents, or co-owned filings related to US10694779B2 — can reveal additional claims that could be deployed against competitors in the pipe lighter and smoking accessory space. Portfolio breadth, not just single-patent exposure, determines true enforcement risk.
Enforcement portfolio mappingFiling trends in pipe lighter holder and handheld smoking tool patents
The patenting activity around handheld pipe lighter holders, combination lighter tools, and smoking accessories has grown alongside the broader consumer cannabis and smoking accessory market. Tracking recent USPTO filings in this category reveals which assignees are building IP positions and whether the space around US10694779B2's claim architecture is becoming more crowded or retains white space for design-around strategies.
Filing trend analysisLifted Limited's patent and design IP position post-litigation
Understanding whether Lifted Limited holds its own patents in the consumer smoking accessory space — including design patents on lighter-related products — is relevant for competitors and potential partners. A company that exits litigation by consent judgment may seek to strengthen its own IP position defensively. Monitoring Lifted Limited's filing activity post-2023 can surface competitive intelligence signals.
Competitive IP monitoringAdjacent design space near US10694779B2 for differentiated products
Because no claim construction was issued in this case, the exact boundaries of US10694779B2 remain untested judicially. R&D teams developing next-generation lighter tool combinations or pipe accessories should map the claim architecture and identify structural or functional variations that fall outside the asserted claims. Filing continuation-blocking or design-around patents in adjacent configurations could create defensive IP value in this niche category.
Design-around white spaceSimilar consumer accessory patent infringement cases in E.D.N.Y.
Browse comparable handheld consumer product patent disputes filed in the Eastern District of New York, including cases resolved by consent judgment before merits adjudication.
What this case signals for the consumer accessory IP landscape
A 146-day consent judgment in a handheld consumer product patent dispute signals both aggressive enforcement posture and rapid commercial pragmatism.
US10694779B2 remains a live enforcement risk for pipe lighter accessory makers
The consent judgment produced no invalidity finding and no narrowing claim construction. Stock Your Home retains a fully intact patent and a litigation track record showing willingness to file suit. Companies designing or selling pipe lighter holders and related accessories should treat this patent as an active enforcement threat and consider FTO analysis before launch.
Pre-trial resolution signals commercial leverage, not just legal strength
Cases resolved within 146 days typically settle before substantial discovery. This pattern suggests that filing suit itself — rather than winning on the merits — can be sufficient to prompt resolution. IP teams in the consumer accessories sector should monitor enforcement filing patterns from holders of niche product patents, even where the patent may appear narrow in scope.
Stock v Lifted — key questions answered
The recorded basis of termination is Consent Judgment. The docket order, entered under Fed. R. Civ. P. 41, is styled as a stipulated dismissal with prejudice of all claims, counterclaims, and defenses, with each party bearing its own costs. The specific terms agreed between the parties are not disclosed in the available public record.
Stock Your Home, LLC asserted US10694779B2 (application no. US16/237232), a patent covering a pipe lighter holder and tool — a handheld consumer smoking accessory device. The patent was the sole patent asserted in this action in the Eastern District of New York.
No. The case terminated by consent judgment before any merits ruling was issued. There is no claim construction order, invalidity finding, or infringement determination in the public record. US10694779B2 remains in force and its validity has not been judicially tested through this proceeding.
The case lasted 146 days, from filing on 29 September 2022 to termination on 22 February 2023. This is notably shorter than the median timeline for patent infringement cases in the Eastern District of New York, which typically run well beyond one year to trial. The rapid resolution is consistent with pre-discovery or early-stage settlement activity.
The stipulation specifies that each party bears its own costs and fees. This means no fee-shifting was ordered or agreed to — neither party is required to pay the other's attorneys' fees or litigation costs. Under 35 U.S.C. § 285, exceptional case fee awards are available in patent cases, but no such award appears in this record.
This page is compiled from public court dockets and third-party patent and litigation data via PatSnap Eureka, and is provided for general informational purposes only. The information shown — including party names, patent and application numbers, dates, case status, outcomes, and any analysis — may be incomplete, may not reflect the most recent filings or legal status, and may contain errors or omissions. Verify all details against official court records (for example, PACER) and the relevant patent office before relying on them.
Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice or a legal opinion on the validity, infringement, enforceability, or scope of any patent or case, and no attorney‑client relationship is created by its use. Any description of an outcome (such as a dismissal, settlement, or consent judgment) is a general summary, not a legal determination. All patents, trademarks, and company or law‑firm names are the property of their respective owners. PatSnap makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of this content and disclaims, to the fullest extent permitted by law, all liability for reliance on it. For advice on a specific matter, consult qualified legal counsel.
PatSnap Eureka searches patents and litigation data to answer instantly.