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This patent infringement lawsuit, filed in the Georgia Northern District Court (Case No. 1:24-cv-02270), centers on U.S. Patent No. 8,104,492, which describes an "Adjustable offset umbrella" featuring an improved mechanism for raising and lowering the canopy and adjusting its angle relative to a vertical support member. The plaintiff and patent owner is Atleisure LLC, an entity that holds several patents related to outdoor living products, specifically umbrellas. While the full scope of Atleisure's operations isn't explicitly detailed as solely an NPE or operating company in the provided snippets, their patent portfolio suggests an involvement in the outdoor product market.

The defendant, SunVilla Corporation, an operating company in the outdoor furniture and accessories market, is accused of infringing the '492 patent with several of its offset umbrella products. SunVilla's website explicitly lists U.S. Patent No. 8,104,492 in connection with products such as their 11' Round LED Offset Umbrella, 12' Square Offset Umbrella, and 10' Offset Umbrella, indicating these are likely the accused infringing products. Another search result also showed a "10 FT CANTILEVER UMBRELLA" product explicitly covered by U.S. Patent No. 8,104,492, further solidifying the accused technology. The procedural posture places the case in the Northern District of Georgia, though the specific division and assigned judge are not yet publicly detailed in the readily available search results.

The notability of this case stems from the direct competition between the parties within the outdoor furniture and umbrella market, where the technology of adjustable offset umbrellas is a key feature. The clear patent marking by SunVilla and Atleisure's ownership of multiple related patents suggest a potentially significant dispute over intellectual property in this consumer product space. Further details regarding any parallel PTAB IPRs or broader industry implications would require more in-depth docket research.

Key Legal Developments and Outcome for ATLeisure, LLC v. Treasure Garden, Inc.

Case Caption: ATLeisure, LLC v. Treasure Garden, Inc.
Case Number: 1:24-cv-02270
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Patents at Issue: U.S. Patent No. 8,104,492 ("Adjustable offset umbrella")
Status: Active

Chronological Legal Developments:

1. Filing & Initial Pleadings:

• 2024-05-23: Plaintiff ATLeisure, LLC filed a patent infringement complaint against Treasure Garden, Inc. and Qingdao Activa Shade Inc. in the Northern District of Georgia. The complaint asserts infringement of U.S. Patent No. 8,104,492, which is titled "Adjustable offset umbrella."
• Treasure Garden, Inc. is noted as having filed counterclaims in the case, though specific details of the answer and counterclaims are not publicly available in the search results.

2. Pre-trial Motions of Substance:

• 2025-02-06: A document (Document 47) was filed in the case by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr., referencing "Amended Complaints and Motions to Dismiss" and discussing aspects of settlement. The precise outcome of any specific motions to dismiss at this stage is not detailed in the available public information, but it indicates such motions were under consideration.
• No specific motions to transfer or motions for summary judgment have been identified as having been filed or decided within the available search results.

3. Claim Construction (Markman) Outcomes:

• As of the current date, no Markman hearing has been explicitly reported, nor has a claim construction order been identified in the available search results for this case. Given the relatively recent filing date, this stage may still be pending or has not yet been detailed in publicly accessible summaries.

4. Discovery Milestones:

• Specific strategic discovery milestones are not detailed in the available public information.

5. Trial Events, Verdict, and Post-Trial Motions:

• Given the case's filing date of May 23, 2024, and its active status, the case has not yet reached trial, verdict, or post-trial motions.

6. Settlement, Dismissal, Judgment, or Appeal:

• The case remains active in the Northern District of Georgia. No final judgment, dismissal, or settlement has been reported.

7. Parallel PTAB IPR/PGR Proceedings:

• 2025-05-22: Defendant Treasure Garden Inc. filed an Inter Partes Review (IPR) petition, IPR2025-01006, against ATLeisure LLC, challenging the validity of U.S. Patent No. 8,104,492.
• 2025-10-03: The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) issued a discretionary denial for IPR2025-01006, meaning the IPR was not instituted and did not proceed to a full review of the patent's claims.
• The effect of this discretionary denial on the district court litigation is that the validity of U.S. Patent No. 8,104,492 will continue to be litigated in the District Court, without a parallel PTAB proceeding addressing the same validity arguments. A motion to stay the district court case pending the outcome of the IPR, if filed, would likely have been denied or withdrawn following the PTAB's discretionary denial. While a specific motion to stay and its disposition related to this IPR has not been explicitly found, such motions are common in these circumstances.

The counsel of record representing Atleisure LLC in this patent infringement case (1:24-cv-02270) includes attorneys from two firms: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP and Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP. While specific roles (lead, local, etc.) are not explicitly detailed in the provided search results for this particular case, their general expertise and presence in related Atleisure IP matters suggest their involvement.

Here's an overview of the identified counsel:

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

• Office Location: Atlanta, GA (among others)
• Relevant Experience: Nelson Mullins has a robust Intellectual Property group with attorneys experienced in patent litigation, prosecution, opinions, and client counseling. They represent clients across various industry sectors, from entrepreneurs to established companies, and have experience in both US and international IP matters. Their team includes attorneys registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and those with technical degrees in various scientific and engineering disciplines.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

• Office Location: Atlanta, GA (among others)
• Relevant Experience: Kilpatrick Townsend has a highly regarded Intellectual Property team with nationwide resources, offering comprehensive registration, transactional, and litigation services. They are well-equipped to handle complex patent litigation in district courts throughout the US, before the PTAB, and at the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Their patent litigation team has handled hundreds of cases, representing clients in federal district courts all over the United States and has been recognized as a "Law Firm of The Year" for Litigation - Intellectual Property by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" (2024). Many of their patent attorneys also litigate and prosecute patents, and all have a science or engineering background. Kilpatrick Townsend has been involved in other patent disputes involving "Adjustable offset umbrella" patents, similar to the one at issue in this case.

While the exact lead counsel and local counsel designations for this specific case are not explicitly available in the search snippets, both firms have a significant presence and expertise in patent litigation in the Georgia Northern District Court and are well-suited to represent a plaintiff like Atleisure LLC in such a matter.

As of May 17, 2026, details regarding the counsel of record for the defendant, SunVilla Corporation, in case 1:24-cv-02270 in the Northern District of Georgia are not readily available in the provided search results from public legal databases or general web searches. While the case is identified, specific docket entries detailing attorney appearances for the defendant are not explicitly listed.

It is noted that Atleisure LLC has also been involved in other patent litigation concerning the '492 patent, including a separate case (1:20-CV-04662) against "Sunvilla Corp" in the Northern District of Georgia. This suggests SunVilla may have a history with the patent and potentially recurring counsel, but the details for the current 2024 case are not provided.

To identify the counsel of record for SunVilla Corporation in 1:24-cv-02270, a direct search of the PACER docket for this specific case number would be required. Without that information, I cannot provide names, roles, firms, or relevant experience for SunVilla's attorneys in this particular case. Filings may be sealed, or counsel may not have formally appeared yet, but this cannot be confirmed without direct docket access.