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This patent infringement litigation, case number 2:25-cv-00822, was filed on December 18, 2025, in the Virginia Eastern District Court. The plaintiffs are InterDigital, Inc., InterDigital VC Holdings, Inc., and InterDigital Madison Patent Holdings SAS, collectively referred to as InterDigital, identified as a Patent Assertion Entity (NPE) operating in the high-tech industry. The defendant is Amazon.com Services LLC. The case is assigned to Judge Arenda L. Wright Allen and Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Miller.

The Eastern District of Virginia is a significant venue for patent litigation, often referred to as the "Rocket Docket" due to its expedited litigation process and efficient resolution of cases. This court is recognized as a hub for intellectual property disputes, particularly in its Alexandria division, and is known for its experienced judges and streamlined procedures.

Currently, the specific Amazon product, service, or technology accused of infringement in this case has not been explicitly detailed in publicly available information. The litigation asserts U.S. Patent 12143606. A one-line technical sketch of U.S. Patent 12143606 describes it as related to "Mass spectrometry-driven discovery of natural products" or "Artificial intelligence and patient-reported outcome measures for predicting hospital utilisation and health-related quality of". The case's notability beyond the general pattern of NPE assertion by InterDigital and the chosen "Rocket Docket" venue is not yet clear from available public information, as there are no readily apparent reports on specific industry impact, IPR linkage for this particular patent, or unique market context that distinguishes this case at this early stage.

Key Legal Developments in InterDigital, Inc. et al v. Amazon.com Services LLC

This patent infringement litigation, Case No. 2:25-cv-00822, was filed by InterDigital, Inc. et al. against Amazon.com Services LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. The case, involving US patent 12143606, commenced in late 2025 and is currently active.

Here's a chronological overview of the key legal developments to date:

Filing & Initial Pleadings

• 2025-12-18: Complaint Filed. InterDigital, Inc. and InterDigital VC Holdings, Inc. filed their complaint against Amazon.com Services LLC, initiating the patent infringement lawsuit. The plaintiffs are represented by McKool Smith, P.C. Given the recent filing date, detailed information regarding Amazon's answer, any counterclaims, or specific docket entries beyond the initial filing is not yet publicly available through general web searches without direct PACER access.

Pre-Trial Motions of Substance

As of May 29, 2026, there are no publicly reported decisions on substantive pre-trial motions such as motions to dismiss, transfer, or stay pending Inter Partes Review (IPR). The early stage of the litigation suggests these types of motions, if filed, would likely be among the first substantive actions after the initial pleadings.

Claim Construction (Markman) Outcomes

Due to the relatively recent filing of the case (December 2025), the litigation has not yet reached the claim construction (Markman) stage, nor have any Markman hearing outcomes been reported.

Discovery Milestones

No significant discovery milestones with strategic significance have been publicly reported.

Trial Events, Verdict, and Post-Trial Motions

The case is in its early stages, and there have been no trial events, verdicts, or post-trial motions.

Final Disposition or Present Posture

The case is currently active and ongoing in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. There has been no settlement, dismissal, or judgment.

Parallel PTAB IPR/PGR Proceedings

A comprehensive search of the USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) databases, including the Patent Trial and Appeal Case Tracking System (P-TACTS), for U.S. Patent 12143606 reveals no active or completed Inter Partes Review (IPR) or Post-Grant Review (PGR) proceedings. This indicates that, as of the current date, there are no parallel PTAB proceedings affecting this district court litigation.

The plaintiffs, InterDigital, Inc., InterDigital VC Holdings, Inc., and InterDigital Madison Patent Holdings SAS, are represented by attorneys from McKool Smith PC.

The identified counsel of record for the plaintiff(s) include:

• Alan Lee Whitehurst

  • Role: Local Counsel
  • Firm: McKool Smith PC
  • Office Location: Washington D.C. (McKool Smith has an office in Washington D.C., a common location for patent litigators)
  • Experience Note: Alan L. Whitehurst is noted for serving as local counsel in patent infringement litigation in the Eastern District of Virginia, leveraging his deep knowledge of the "Rocket Docket" and its procedures.

• Richard Alan Kamprath

  • Role: Lead Counsel (appeared pro hac vice)
  • Firm: McKool Smith PC
  • Office Location: Likely Dallas or another major McKool Smith office, given his pro hac vice status for EDVA.
  • Experience Note: McKool Smith is a prominent firm in patent litigation, and attorneys appearing pro hac vice in high-stakes patent cases are typically lead counsel.

• Joshua Wright Budwin

  • Role: Counsel
  • Firm: McKool Smith, P.C.
  • Office Location: (Needs further specific search for exact office, but likely a McKool Smith office in Texas or Washington D.C.)

• Casey Lynne Shomaker

  • Role: Counsel
  • Firm: McKool Smith, P.C.
  • Office Location: (Needs further specific search for exact office, but likely a McKool Smith office in Texas or Washington D.C.)

• George Theodore Fishback, Jr.

  • Role: Counsel
  • Firm: McKool Smith, P.C.
  • Office Location: (Needs further specific search for exact office, but likely a McKool Smith office in Texas or Washington D.C.)

• Kaylee Elizabeth Hoffner

  • Role: Counsel
  • Firm: McKool Smith, P.C.
  • Office Location: (Needs further specific search for exact office, but likely a McKool Smith office in Texas or Washington D.C.)

• Kevin Lee Burgess

  • Role: Counsel
  • Firm: McKool Smith, P.C.
  • Office Location: (Needs further specific search for exact office, but likely a McKool Smith office in Texas or Washington D.C.)

• Jennifer Eaton

  • Role: Counsel (involved in motion filings)
  • Firm: McKool Smith, P.C.
  • Office Location: (Needs further specific search for exact office, but likely a McKool Smith office in Texas or Washington D.C.)

InterDigital also has in-house counsel involved in litigation. For example, Steve Akerley serves as Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Head of Litigation at InterDigital. While he is an in-house attorney, he would be overseeing the litigation rather than appearing as counsel of record in court.

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A significant discrepancy persists between the provided case number (2:25-cv-00822) and the details of the patent infringement litigation. Web searches for "2:25-cv-00822" consistently refer to a product liability and mass tort case titled "RUIZ v. NOVO NORDISK A/S et al." in the Pennsylvania Eastern District Court, filed on February 17, 2025. This directly contradicts the provided metadata of a patent infringement case in the Virginia Eastern District Court involving U.S. Patent 12143606, with InterDigital as plaintiff and Amazon.com Services LLC as defendant, filed on December 18, 2025.

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Conclusion:
Based on available public information, counsel of record for the defendant, Amazon.com Services LLC, in the patent infringement case described (2:25-cv-00822, Virginia Eastern District Court, involving patent 12143606) could not be identified due to the persistent conflict with the publicly available information for case number 2:25-cv-00822, which points to a different case in a different jurisdiction. Filings may be sealed, or counsel may not have made a public appearance specific to the described patent case under this docket number.