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This patent infringement litigation, filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division (Case No. 2:25-cv-00245), pits Paneltouch Technologies LLC against Chinese display technology giant BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd. Paneltouch Technologies LLC is identified as a Non-Practicing Entity (NPE), a Texas-based limited liability company formed in July 2023, which acquired the patents-in-suit as part of a larger portfolio from Panasonic in March 2024. BOE Technology, a major manufacturer of display panels, is the defendant. Chief Judge Rodney Gilstrap is presiding over the case.

The core of the dispute revolves around BOE's alleged infringement of several patents, including US Patent No. 8,803,836, titled "Display device with touch panel." This patent broadly describes a display device that integrates a display panel with an electrostatic capacitive touch panel, featuring multiple X and Y electrodes, associated signal lines, and a dummy electrode. The complaint specifically alleges that "certain products," referred to as the "'836 Accused Products," infringe this patent. As an example, the complaint identifies the BOE OLED panel supplied to Valve and incorporated into the Steam Deck handheld gaming device as an accused product for the '836 patent, among others. BOE's display/touch panels supplied to Amazon and included in the Amazon Fire HD10 tablet are also implicated for other asserted patents in the broader litigation.

This case is notable for several reasons. It exemplifies the ongoing trend of NPEs asserting patent portfolios against large operating companies, particularly within the display technology sector. The Eastern District of Texas remains a highly favored venue for patent litigation, especially for NPEs, due to its reputation for plaintiff-friendly procedures and relatively expedited trial timelines. Although specific inter partes review (IPR) challenges for the '836 patent were not immediately found, BOE Technology has challenged Paneltouch's standing to sue in related litigation, suggesting this could be a significant defensive strategy.

Patent Infringement Litigation: Paneltouch Technologies LLC v. BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.

Case Number: 2:25-cv-00245
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Patents at Issue: U.S. Patent No. 8,803,836; U.S. Patent No. 11,126,025; U.S. Patent No. 11,048,758
Current Status: Active

This patent infringement lawsuit was filed by Paneltouch Technologies LLC against BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd. in the Eastern District of Texas. The case involves allegations of infringement of at least U.S. Patent No. 8,803,836, U.S. Patent No. 11,126,025, and U.S. Patent No. 11,048,758.

Key Legal Developments:

1. Filing & Initial Pleadings:

• Complaint Filed: Paneltouch Technologies LLC initiated the lawsuit by filing its Complaint for Patent Infringement against BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd. on February 28, 2025. The complaint alleges infringement under 35 U.S.C. § 271(a), (b), and (c), asserting that BOE's products infringe one or more claims of the asserted patents.

2. Pre-trial Motions of Substance:
As of the current date, specific substantive pre-trial motions such as motions to dismiss, transfer, or stay pending IPR for patent 8803836 have not been detailed in the available search results. However, the case is active, and the presence of a "Docket Control Order (Markman ...)" suggests that the litigation is proceeding through its pre-trial phases.

3. Claim Construction (Markman) Outcomes:
A Docket Control Order related to Markman proceedings has been issued, indicating that the case has reached the claim construction stage. The specific outcomes or dates of a Markman hearing or order are not yet available.

4. Parallel PTAB IPR/PGR Proceedings:
A parallel Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceeding, "BOE v. Paneltouch IPR2025-01246," has been identified. However, this IPR specifically concerns U.S. Patent No. 11,126,025, another patent asserted in the district court litigation, and not U.S. Patent No. 8,803,836. There is no information available in the provided search results about any parallel PTAB IPR or PGR proceedings specifically initiated for U.S. Patent No. 8,803,836.## Patent Infringement Litigation: Paneltouch Technologies LLC v. BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.

Case Number: 2:25-cv-00245
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Patents at Issue: U.S. Patent No. 8,803,836; U.S. Patent No. 11,126,025; U.S. Patent No. 11,048,758
Current Status: Active

Key Legal Developments:

1. Filing & Initial Pleadings:

• Complaint Filed: Paneltouch Technologies LLC initiated this patent infringement lawsuit against BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd. on February 28, 2025. The complaint, filed in the Eastern District of Texas, alleges infringement of U.S. Patent No. 8,803,836, U.S. Patent No. 11,126,025, and U.S. Patent No. 11,048,758.

2. Pre-trial Motions of Substance:
No specific substantive pre-trial motions (such as motions to dismiss, transfer, or stay pending IPR) have been publicly detailed in the provided search results for patent 8,803,836.

3. Claim Construction (Markman) Outcomes:
A "Docket Control Order (Markman ...)" has been issued in the case, indicating that the court has set a schedule for claim construction proceedings. However, the specific dates of a Markman hearing or the outcome of claim construction are not yet available.

4. Discovery Milestones with Strategic Significance:
No specific discovery milestones with strategic significance have been publicly detailed in the provided search results.

5. Trial Events, Verdict, and Post-Trial Motions:
The case is currently active and in its pre-trial phase; therefore, no trial events, verdicts, or post-trial motions have occurred.

6. Settlement, Dismissal, Judgment, or Appeal:
The case remains active.

7. Parallel PTAB IPR/PGR Proceedings on the Asserted Patents:

• IPR for US Patent No. 11,126,025: A parallel Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceeding, "BOE v. Paneltouch IPR2025-01246," has been initiated by BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd. against Paneltouch Technologies LLC concerning U.S. Patent No. 11,126,025. This IPR was filed sometime before August 26, 2025, when a certificate of service related to the IPR was filed.
• IPR for US Patent No. 8,803,836: No information regarding any parallel PTAB IPR or Post-Grant Review (PGR) proceedings specifically challenging U.S. Patent No. 8,803,836 is available in the provided search results.

The plaintiff in the patent infringement case 2:25-cv-00245 in the Eastern District of Texas is Michael Jayne. Based on available search results, Michael Jayne appears to be proceeding pro se in this action, meaning he is representing himself and does not currently have counsel of record.

Therefore, there are no attorneys to report as counsel of record for the plaintiff, as he is acting on his own behalf.

Based on available information, it is strongly indicated that the defendant, BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd., is represented by attorneys from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in matters related to U.S. Patent 8803836, including the district court case 2:25-cv-00245 in the Eastern District of Texas. While direct docket entries from the district court case explicitly listing counsel of record for BOE could not be definitively identified through web search, the following attorneys have been identified as representing BOE in a closely related inter partes review (IPR) proceeding (IPR2025-01267 concerning a related patent, U.S. Patent No. 11,126,025) and have explicitly noted their involvement with the district court case:

• Richard F. Martinelli

  • Role: Lead Counsel (in related IPR, likely lead counsel or integral team member in district court).
  • Firm: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, New York, NY.
  • Experience Note: Mr. Martinelli is a partner specializing in intellectual property and patent litigation. He handles all aspects of IP, including patent litigation at trial, before the ITC, and on appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He is a registered patent attorney with experience in drafting patents and practicing before the USPTO. His patent work covers a wide range of technologies, including image processing, 3D graphics, audio/video compression, computer hardware and software, and e-commerce. Orrick's IP practice is noted for its high-stakes patent and copyright litigation, with significant experience in the Eastern District of Texas.

• Will Melehani

  • Role: Counsel (in related IPR, and has familiarity with the district court case).
  • Firm: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, San Francisco, CA.
  • Experience Note: Mr. Melehani is a partner focusing on intellectual property litigation. He has over 12 years of experience as a litigating attorney and is admitted to practice in the Eastern District of Texas, as well as the Fifth and Federal Circuits. He has successfully defended clients in patent infringement lawsuits and has played a key role in writing and arguing appellate briefs. His work includes successfully obtaining judgments of patent ineligibility under Section 101 of the Patent Act. He explicitly states familiarity with "Paneltouch Technologies LLC v. BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd., Case No. 2:25-cv-00245 (E.D. Tex.)".

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is recognized for its robust patent litigation practice, particularly in the electronics and software sectors, and its representation of Chinese companies in U.S. patent matters.

Note on definitive identification: While the connection to case 2:25-cv-00245 is explicitly stated in public IPR documents for these attorneys, a direct docket entry from the Eastern District of Texas court for this specific case, confirming their formal appearance as counsel of record for BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd., could not be retrieved from the publicly available web search results.