Defendant
1 case as defendant.
Brookshire Grocery Co. is a privately held, family-owned regional supermarket chain headquartered in Tyler, Texas. Founded on September 1, 1928, by Wood T. Brookshire, the company started as a single 2,500-square-foot store. Today, Brookshire Grocery Co. operates more than 200 stores and employs over 19,000 people, whom it refers to as "partners." The company remains under the leadership of the Brookshire family.
Brookshire Grocery Co. operates a multi-brand portfolio of supermarkets across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Its primary banners include Brookshire's, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, FRESH by Brookshire's, and Reasor's. The stores offer a range of grocery products, including fresh produce, quality meats, and bakery and deli items. The company also has its own manufacturing facilities for bakery, dairy, and other products, which are distributed from its centers in Texas and Louisiana.
Based on the provided data, Brookshire Grocery Co. is an operating company that defends against patent lawsuits. The company has no record as a plaintiff but has been named as a defendant in one tracked case. This defensive posture is typical for a company focused on retail operations rather than patent monetization. The suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, a venue known for attracting patent litigation.
The company's single tracked case is Alpha Modus, Corp. v. Brookshire Grocery Co., filed in the Eastern District of Texas in November 2024. The plaintiff, Alpha Modus, Corp., is a technology company focused on artificial intelligence for the retail sector. The lawsuit alleged that Brookshire Grocery Co. infringed on five patents related to in-store digital display systems, retail analytics, and targeted advertising. The case was resolved in March 2026, when both parties filed a joint stipulation for dismissal with prejudice, typically indicating a settlement was reached.
A patent infringement lawsuit filed by Alpha Modus, Corp. in the Eastern District of Texas. The case was settled and dismissed with prejudice as of March 6, 2026.