USB-C Magnetic Connector Patent Case: Shenzhen Ke Xiu v. BSCStore & ZMSolution Dismissed With Prejudice
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📋 Case Summary
| Case Name | Shenzhen Ke Xiu Technology Co., Ltd. v. BSCStore & ZMSolution |
| Case Number | 1:24-cv-01465 (E.D. Va.) |
| Court | Eastern District of Virginia |
| Duration | Aug 2024 – Apr 2025 233 days |
| Outcome | Defendant Win – Dismissed with Prejudice |
| Patents at Issue | |
| Accused Products | USB-C magnetic connectors and electronic connectors featuring dual terminal head configurations |
Case Overview
The Parties
⚖️ Plaintiff
A Shenzhen-based electronics manufacturer holding U.S. patent rights in electronic connector technology, actively pursuing enforcement in U.S. federal courts.
🛡️ Defendants
E-commerce sellers identified from a larger group of “Unincorporated Associations Identified in Schedule A,” involved in the sale of electronic connector accessories.
The Patent at Issue
This case involved U.S. Patent No. US11728602B2, covering electronic connectors with a first and second terminal head configuration, consistent with USB-C magnetic connector configurations:
- • US11728602B2 — Electronic connectors with dual terminal head configurations for magnetic connection.
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The Verdict & Legal Analysis
Outcome
The case terminated via a Stipulation for Dismissal With Prejudice filed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(ii), covering defendants BSCStore and ZMSolution. No damages were awarded, and no injunctive relief was formally entered. Each party bore its own costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees.
Key Legal Issues
Because the matter resolved before any substantive ruling, there was no judicial finding on patent validity, infringement, or damages. This outcome is characteristic of Schedule A enforcement litigation, where the objective is often rapid resolution through licensing agreements or cessation of infringing sales, rather than a full merits adjudication.
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📋 Understand This Case’s Impact
Learn about the specific risks and implications from this litigation.
- View the enforcement strategy for US11728602B2
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High Risk Area
USB-C magnetic connectors with dual terminal heads
1 Patent at Issue
US11728602B2 for electronic connectors
Early Dismissal
Highlights effectiveness of defense strategy
✅ Key Takeaways
For Patent Attorneys & Litigators
Schedule A multi-defendant litigation remains a tactically viable enforcement vehicle for consumer electronics patent holders.
Search Schedule A trends →Early resolution with named defendants preserves patent validity and enables continued enforcement against other marketplace sellers.
Explore settlement strategies →The Eastern District of Virginia’s efficient docket management makes it a favorable venue for enforcement-oriented patent plaintiffs.
Analyze venue trends →For R&D & Product Teams
Conduct FTO analysis against US11728602B2 before launching USB-C magnetic connector products in U.S. markets.
Start FTO analysis for my product →The active enforcement posture of Shenzhen Ke Xiu signals ongoing IP risk in the magnetic connector accessory segment.
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