Infringement action filed 8 Aug 2024 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California and closed 10 Apr 2026, with 2 patents asserted. Recorded basis of termination: dismissed with prejudice.
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| Attorney | For | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jon A. Atabek | Zaptera USA, Inc. | Plaintiff |
| Xinlin Li Morrow | Zaptera USA, Inc. | Plaintiff |
| Zhener Low | Zaptera USA, Inc. | Plaintiff |
| Daralyn J. Durie | Aptera Motors Corp. | Defendant |
| John R. Lanham | Aptera Motors Corp. | Defendant |
From the record · verbatim"Minute Order by JudgeJinsook Ohta:Pursuant to FederalRule ofCivilProcedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii), the Court GRANTS the parties' jointmotion to dismiss [Dkt. 56]and DISMISSES thisentireactionwith prejudice. Each party shall bear its own costsand attorneys' fees. The Clerk ofthe Court is directed to CLOSE thecase. Signed by JudgeJinsook Ohta on 4/10/2026. (mk) (Entered: 04/10/2026)"
Case 3:24-cv-01413 · S.D. Cal. · closed 10 April 2026
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3:24-cv-01413 is a patent infringement action brought by Zaptera USA, Inc. against Aptera Motors Corp., filed on 8 Aug 2024 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. The case closed on 10 April 2026.
USD633821S (“Aerodynamic vehicle”), assigned to ZAPTERA USA, INC., currently inactive; USD635487S (“Aerodynamic vehicle body”), assigned to ZAPTERA USA, INC., currently inactive. The record also lists Product design in the Aptera vehicle.
The recorded basis of termination is dismissed with prejudice. The termination text reads: "Minute Order by JudgeJinsook Ohta:Pursuant to FederalRule ofCivilProcedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii), the Court GRANTS the parties' jointmotion to dismiss [Dkt. 56]and DISMISSES thisentireactionwith prejudice. Each party shall bear its own costsand attorneys' fees. The Clerk ofthe Court is directed to CLOSE thecase. Signed by JudgeJinsook Ohta on 4/10/2026. (mk) (Entered: 04/10/2026)"
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.
610 calendar days, from filing on 8 Aug 2024 to closure on 10 April 2026.
Jon A. Atabek, Xinlin Li Morrow and Zhener Low are recorded as counsel for plaintiff Zaptera USA. Daralyn J. Durie and John R. Lanham appear for defendant Aptera Motors.
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