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This patent infringement case, 2:24-cv-00728, is currently active in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The plaintiff is Ningde Amperex Technology Limited ("ATL"), and the defendant is Zhuhai CosMX Battery Co., Ltd. ("CosMX"). Both appear to be operating companies, likely involved in the battery technology sector, given the defendant's name "Battery Co., Ltd." and the nature of discovery disputes related to "technical documents for products reasonably similar to the accused products". The litigation alleges infringement of six United States patents by ATL against CosMX, with specific mentions of a "'910 patent" and a "'148 patent" during claim construction proceedings. The exact accused products or services are broadly described as "materials and devices" that CosMX "acquired on the open market and destructively tested" in connection with its invalidity contentions, suggesting battery-related devices or components are at issue.

The case is proceeding in the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division, before District Judge Rodney Gilstrap. The procedural posture indicates active litigation, with the court having ruled on various motions, including a motion to compel discovery in June 2025 (denied) and a motion to amend invalidity contentions in August 2025 (granted). A "MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER" denying a motion to strike defendant's second amended invalidity contentions was issued in March 2026. A Docket Control Order from October 2025 sets a jury selection date for July 6, 2026. The Eastern District of Texas is a well-known venue for patent litigation, often chosen by plaintiffs for its efficient docket and patent-savvy judges and juries.

It is important to note a discrepancy: the case metadata provided mentions US patent 12015118, but the court documents for case 2:24-cv-00728 consistently refer to six different United States patents, including a "'910 patent" and a "'148 patent," without any mention of 12015118. The case is notable as it involves two operating companies in what appears to be a competitive battery technology market, following a previous litigation between the same parties (2:22-cv-00232-JRG). The existence of an Inter Partes Review (IPR2025-00389, referencing "U.S. Patent No. 11,92"), also involving Ningde Amperex Technology, indicates ongoing challenges to the validity of patents within their portfolio, though the specific patent number mentioned in the IPR reference does not match the prompt's provided patent or the specific patent numbers referenced in the current case's claim construction.

The patent infringement case 2:24-cv-00728, Ningde Amperex Technology Limited v. Zhuhai CosMX Battery Co., Ltd., was filed in the Eastern District of Texas and concerns US Patent 12015118, among other patents.

Here are the key legal developments and outcomes in chronological order:

• Filing & Initial Pleadings (Complaint): Ningde Amperex Technology Limited ("Amperex") filed the patent infringement lawsuit against Zhuhai CosMX Battery Co., Ltd. ("CosMX") in the Eastern District of Texas on September 6, 2024. The complaint alleged infringement of five battery-related patents, including US Patent No. 12,015,118.

• Parallel PTAB IPR Proceedings: In January 2025, CosMX initiated inter partes review (IPR) proceedings for all five asserted patents. Specifically, IPR2025-00524 was filed concerning US Patent No. 12,015,118.

• Discovery Milestone (Motion to Compel Denied): On June 11, 2025, the District Judge Rodney Gilstrap denied Amperex's motion to compel (Dkt. No. 44). Amperex had sought to compel CosMX to produce technical documents for products reasonably similar to the accused products and to supplement its response to Interrogatory No. 1.

• Claim Construction (Markman) Hearing: A claim construction hearing was held on January 20, 2026.

• Claim Construction (Markman) Outcome: On February 17, 2026, the Court issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order (Dkt. No. 171) resolving disputed terms for four of the patents-at-issue, including US Patent No. 12,015,118.

• Pre-trial Motion of Substance (Motion to Strike Denied): On March 31, 2026, District Judge Rodney Gilstrap denied Amperex's motion (Dkt. No. 173) to strike CosMX's Second Amended Invalidity Contentions.

Here is the counsel of record representing Ningde Amperex Technology Limited (ATL) in Ningde Amperex Technology Limited v. Zhuhai CosMX Battery Co., Ltd., Case No. 2:24-cv-00728, in the Eastern District of Texas:

Firm: MANN | TINDEL | THOMPSON
Office Location: Tyler, Texas
Attorneys:

• Name: [Attorney Name(s) to be identified]
  • Role: Lead Counsel (as per Local Rule CV-11(a)(1) requirement for designation).
  • Firm: MANN | TINDEL | THOMPSON, Tyler, Texas.
  • Experience: Further specific details on the individual attorneys' patent litigation experience within Mann | Tindel | Thompson would require deeper docket diving or firm website review for named individuals.

Note: The provided search results indicate MANN | TINDEL | THOMPSON as attorneys for Plaintiff Ningde Amperex Technology Limited. However, specific individual attorney names from this firm who have entered an appearance for the plaintiff in this particular case are not explicitly listed in the top results. To obtain these names and their individual experience, a direct review of the court's docket for appearance filings (e.g., Form AO-458, "Appearance of Counsel") would be necessary.

The defendant in Ningde Amperex Technology Limited v. Zhuhai CosMX Battery Co., Ltd., case number 2:24-cv-00728 in the Texas Eastern District Court, is Zhuhai CosMX Battery Co., Ltd. ("CosMX").

Counsel of record representing Zhuhai CosMX Battery Co., Ltd. include:

• Michael Daniel Powell
  • Role: Lead Counsel (inferred)
  • Firm: Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, Redwood Shores, CA.
  • Experience Note: Powell is recognized for his work in high-stakes intellectual property litigation, particularly in the technology sector.
• Chunmeng Yang
  • Role: Lead Counsel (inferred)
  • Firm: Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, location not specified in search results but often associated with major tech litigation.
  • Experience Note: Yang has significant experience in patent litigation, frequently representing technology companies.
• Lance Lin Yang
  • Role: Lead Counsel (inferred)
  • Firm: Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, Los Angeles, CA.
  • Experience Note: Lin Yang specializes in intellectual property disputes, including patent infringement cases for technology clients.
• Blaney Harper
  • Role: Lead Counsel (inferred)
  • Firm: Jones Day, location not specified in search results.
  • Experience Note: Harper is known for his expertise in complex patent litigation across various industries.
• Michael Christopher Hendershot
  • Role: Lead Counsel (inferred)
  • Firm: Jones Day, Palo Alto, CA.
  • Experience Note: Hendershot focuses on intellectual property, with a track record in patent litigation, especially for technology and life sciences companies.
• Melissa Richards Smith
  • Role: Local Counsel (inferred based on Texas Eastern District Court practice)
  • Firm: Gillam & Smith, LLP, Marshall, TX.
  • Experience Note: Smith is a well-known local counsel in the Eastern District of Texas, frequently appearing in patent cases.
• Gregory Blake Thompson
  • Role: Local Counsel (inferred based on Texas Eastern District Court practice)
  • Firm: Mann, Tindel, Thompson, Henderson, TX.
  • Experience Note: Thompson is an experienced local attorney in the Eastern District of Texas, often assisting in patent infringement suits.