Disintermediation Services, Inc. v. The Kroger Co. et al.
UnknownThe case alleges infringement of US Patent 11,336,597 and 11,240,183. The current status is unknown based on available information.
Defendant
Kroger Texas LP
1 case as defendant.
Company profile
Kroger Texas LP: A Regional Operating Arm of a National Retail Giant
Kroger Texas LP is an operating subsidiary of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), one of the largest retailers in the United States. A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing lists Kroger Texas LP as an Ohio-based limited partnership and a subsidiary of the parent company. The Kroger Co., founded in 1883, is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and operates approximately 2,800 retail stores across 35 states. The parent company employs hundreds of thousands of people and generates over $132 billion in annual sales. Kroger's Texas operations include over 200 food stores and employ more than 32,000 associates, with divisional headquarters in Houston and the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
As the regional operating entity for its parent company, Kroger Texas LP's primary business is the operation of supermarkets, multi-department stores, and supermarket fuel centers. The stores offer a wide range of products, including fresh and frozen foods, bakery goods, dairy, meat, and other grocery items, as well as pharmacy services and general merchandise. Many of these products are sold under Kroger's extensive private-label brands. The company's operations in Texas are a key part of the national strategy of its parent, The Kroger Co.
Reflecting its status as an operating company, Kroger Texas LP's patent litigation history consists of defending its business operations. The company is listed as a defendant in one tracked case and has not appeared as a plaintiff. This defensive posture is common for large retailers who are often targets for patent assertion entities (PAEs).
The single tracked case, Disintermediation Services, Inc. v. The Kroger Co. et al., was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, a venue frequently utilized by patent plaintiffs. The plaintiff, Disintermediation Services, Inc., has been identified as a frequent filer of patent litigation and is considered a non-practicing entity (NPE). The lawsuit alleges infringement of patents related to real-time communication systems, technology often used in modern e-commerce and customer service platforms.