Defendant

Nine Stars Group USA Inc.

1 case as defendant.

Also appears as a plaintiff in 1 case View as plaintiff

Company profile

Nine Stars Group USA Inc. is a privately held company specializing in smart waste management solutions. Founded in 2005, the company is headquartered in Ontario, California. It operates in the consumer goods sector and has reported an estimated annual revenue of $5.0 million.

The company's primary operations involve the design, patenting, and manufacturing of innovative household products, with a core focus on motion sensor, step-on, and touchless trash cans. Nine Stars Group USA Inc. is recognized for being among the first to successfully patent and commercialize motion sensor technology for trash cans, offering a diverse product line that includes stainless steel trash cans, recycling bins, and various parts and liners. Their products cater to environmentally conscious consumers and businesses seeking hygienic and functional solutions for homes and offices.

In terms of patent litigation, Nine Stars Group USA Inc. exhibits the posture of an operating company defending its intellectual property. The company has been involved in one tracked case as a defendant and zero as a plaintiff. This sole instance, GUANGZHO EKO TRADING DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD. et al. v. Nine Stars Group USA Inc., is a proceeding at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) initiated in 2025. This indicates Nine Stars Group USA Inc. is defending the validity of a patent it owns or licenses, likely against a challenge from a competitor, rather than actively asserting patents as a non-practicing entity.

GUANGZHO EKO TRADING DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD. et al. v. Nine Stars Group USA Inc.

Pending - Instituted
Docket:
IPR2025-01191
Filed:
2025-08-19
Patents:10822165

An Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceeding filed by GUANGZHO EKO TRADING DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD., EKO DEVELOPMENT LTD., EKO NORTH AMERICA, INC., and EKO GROUP, LTD. against Nine Stars Group USA Inc. at the PTAB, challenging US patent 10822165.