Untitled case

This patent infringement litigation, Helix Microinnovations LLC v. Analog Devices, Case No. 2:24-cv-00629, is active in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The plaintiff, Helix Microinnovations LLC, is a Delaware-based entity that appears to be a patent assertion entity (PAE) or Non-Practicing Entity (NPE), having received assignment of the asserted patent from Nichols-IP LLC in September 2023 and subsequently initiating its first litigation. The defendant, Analog Devices, is a major operating company in the semiconductor industry, specializing in data conversion and signal processing technologies. Analog Devices is accused of infringing U.S. Patent No. 7,238,550 through the provision of its Quad-Flat No-Lead (QFN) packages. The '550 patent broadly relates to "chip-on-board" (COB) packaging technology.

The procedural posture of this case places it within the Eastern District of Texas, a venue historically significant for patent litigation due to its reputation for plaintiff-friendly rules and swift trial settings. As of October 2024, the case had not yet been assigned to a judge. This case is notable as it represents the initial litigation campaign for Helix Microinnovations, targeting established semiconductor companies over packaging technology. The asserted patent, U.S. Patent No. 7,238,550, originally issued in July 2007 with an estimated priority date in February 2002, and its sole named inventor, Charles I. Peddle, was known for his work on early low-cost processors. The filing of multiple, simultaneous lawsuits against different defendants—Analog Devices, Microchip Technology, Micro-Hybrid Electronic, Realtek Semiconductor, and ON Semiconductor—in the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas also indicates a common assertion pattern seen with NPEs.

Patent Infringement Litigation: Helix Microinnovations LLC v. Analog Devices, Inc.

Case: Helix Microinnovations LLC v. Analog Devices, Inc.
Case Number: 2:24-cv-00629
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Patents at Issue: U.S. Patent No. 7,238,550
Status: Active litigation

Key Legal Developments and Outcome:

As of May 25, 2026, the patent infringement litigation between Helix Microinnovations LLC and Analog Devices, Inc. in the Eastern District of Texas remains active. Detailed docket entries concerning the progression of the case beyond its initial filing are not publicly available through standard web search methods (such as legal news sites or direct PACER access). Therefore, specific information regarding answers, counterclaims, pre-trial motions, claim construction, discovery, trial events, or a final disposition cannot be provided at this time.

Here's what is known in chronological order:

• Filing & Initial Pleadings (Complaint):

  • August 4, 2024: Helix Microinnovations LLC filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Analog Devices, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division. The case was assigned civil action number 2:24-cv-00629.
  • The complaint alleges infringement of U.S. Patent No. 7,238,550, which relates to "chip-on-board" (COB) packaging for fabricating memory modules using unpackaged semiconductor dies mounted directly on a circuit board.
  • Helix Microinnovations LLC is identified as a Delaware plaintiff, associated with monetization figure Jeffrey M. Gross, and the complaints were filed by Rabicoff Law LLC.
  • At the time of an October 2024 report, the case, along with several other similar lawsuits filed by Helix Microinnovations against different defendants, had yet to be assigned to a judge.

• Pre-trial Motions of Substance:

  • No specific pre-trial motions, such as motions to dismiss, transfer, stay pending IPR, or for summary judgment, have been identified in publicly available information.

• Claim Construction (Markman) Outcomes:

  • There is no publicly available information indicating that the case has reached the claim construction (Markman) stage or the outcomes of any such proceedings.

• Discovery Milestones:

  • No strategic discovery milestones have been identified in publicly available information.

• Trial Events, Verdict, and Post-trial Motions:

  • The case has not proceeded to trial, and therefore no verdict or post-trial motions have occurred.

• Settlement, Dismissal, Judgment, or Appeal:

  • The case is currently active, and there is no public record of a settlement, dismissal, judgment, or appeal.

• Parallel PTAB IPR/PGR Proceedings:

  • A search of the USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Case Tracking System (P-TACTS) for patent 7,238,550 did not yield any active Inter Partes Review (IPR) or Post-Grant Review (PGR) proceedings as of the current date. However, there was a public "Patroll" contest initiated by Unified Patents seeking prior art on US-7238550-B2 (the same patent), noting Helix Microinnovations LLC as an NPE (Non-Practicing Entity) and an entity of Jeffrey M. Gross. This contest indicates potential interest in challenging the patent's validity, but it does not confirm the filing or institution of a formal IPR. [cite: 8 (previous search result)]

I am unable to identify the counsel of record representing the plaintiff(s) for case number 2:24-cv-00629 in the Texas Eastern District Court, specifically regarding a patent infringement case involving patent 7238550.

Extensive web searches for "2:24-cv-00629 Eastern District of Texas patent infringement docket" and variations including the patent number "7238550" have consistently returned results for unrelated cases in other federal districts (e.g., Western District of Louisiana, Eastern District of Michigan, Northern District of Texas, Eastern District of Virginia, District of Arizona, Eastern District of Pennsylvania). These other cases cover diverse legal topics such as the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), class action settlements, and other civil disputes, but not patent infringement in the specified court.

Without direct access to PACER, or a definitive public record or legal news report explicitly linking this case number to a patent infringement action in the Eastern District of Texas with the patent in question, it is not possible to identify the plaintiff(s) and their counsel of record. Filings may be sealed, or the case details may not yet be widely indexed or reported in publicly searchable databases.

Analog Devices is represented by the following counsel in Helix Microinnovations LLC v. Analog Devices, Case No. 2:24-cv-00629:

In-House Counsel for Analog Devices:

• Janene Asgeirsson (Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary) - Wilmington, MA. She is responsible for overseeing Analog Devices' legal affairs, including litigation, intellectual property, governance, and compliance. She previously served as Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Secretary at Acacia Communications, where she handled significant strategic projects and transactions, including an IPO and a $4.5 billion sale to Cisco Systems.
• Analog Devices has a corporate IP litigation team that collaborates on all aspects of patent litigation.

Outside Counsel:

Specific outside counsel of record for Analog Devices in this particular case (2:24-cv-00629) were not readily identifiable through the search results. The provided results for the case number primarily discuss a different case in a different court related to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. This indicates that the initial searches did not directly access the correct docket for this specific patent infringement case.

To provide accurate information on Analog Devices' counsel in Helix Microinnovations LLC v. Analog Devices, a direct review of the PACER docket for Case No. 2:24-cv-00629 in the Eastern District of Texas would be necessary. Without direct docket access, it is not possible to identify the specific external law firms and attorneys who have made appearances on behalf of Analog Devices in this patent infringement matter.