Multifold International Incorporated Pte. Ltd. v. Motorola Mobility LLC

The case involves Multifold International Incorporated Pte. Ltd. as the plaintiff and Motorola Mobility LLC as the defendant. Multifold International Incorporated Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company incorporated in 2021, with its principal business activity listed as "PATENT MONETISATION AND LICENSING," indicating it operates as a Patent Assertion Entity (PAE) or Non-Practicing Entity (NPE). This type of entity acquires patents and seeks to generate revenue through licensing or litigation rather than by manufacturing products. Motorola Mobility LLC, a subsidiary of Lenovo Group, Ltd., is a well-known operating company in the mobile device and wireless technology markets.

The sole patent asserted in this litigation is U.S. Patent No. 8,842,080. While the specific claims accused of infringement require detailed examination of the complaint, the patent generally relates to an "electronic device with an integrated foldable display and housing." The accused products or technology are Motorola Mobility's offerings, likely involving their foldable display smartphones, given the nature of the asserted patent and Motorola's product portfolio. For instance, Motorola has previously been involved in patent litigation concerning its cellular phones and multimedia messaging services.

This case is being litigated in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, case number 1:23-cv-01173. The presiding judge is Richard G. Andrews. Delaware is a common venue for patent litigation, particularly since the TC Heartland Supreme Court decision, as many major corporations are incorporated there, including Motorola's parent company, Lenovo. The District of Delaware has a reputation for an experienced patent bench and efficient docket management, making it an attractive, albeit demanding, forum for patent cases. The case is notable as it represents another instance of a PAE asserting patents against a major technology operating company in a highly competitive market segment (foldable smartphones). The procedural posture indicates the case is still in litigation, with a Case Management Conference scheduled for July 21, 2026, and a Jury Trial for August 3, 2026.

The Multifold International Incorporated Pte. Ltd. v. Motorola Mobility LLC case (1:23-cv-01173) in the District of Delaware is currently in litigation. The case was filed on October 17, 2023.

Here's a breakdown of the key legal developments and current posture:

Filing & Initial Pleadings:

• Complaint Filed: Multifold International Incorporated Pte. Ltd. filed its complaint against Motorola Mobility LLC on October 17, 2023, asserting U.S. Patent No. 8,842,080.
• Details regarding Motorola Mobility LLC's answer and any counterclaims are not yet publicly available through generalized search results, but these would typically follow the complaint.

Pre-trial motions of substance:

• There are no specific rulings on motions to dismiss, transfer, or for summary judgment readily available from the current search results. These types of motions often occur later in the litigation process.

Claim Construction (Markman) Outcomes:

• There is no information about a Markman hearing or claim construction order in the current search results. Given the scheduled trial date in August 2026, a Markman hearing would likely occur before that.

Discovery Milestones:

• Specific strategic discovery milestones are not detailed in the provided search snippets.

Trial Events, Verdict, and Post-trial Motions:

• A jury trial is currently scheduled for August 3, 2026.
• No verdict or post-trial motions have occurred as the case is still active and pre-trial.

Settlement, Dismissal, Judgment, or Appeal:

• The case is still active and has not reached a final disposition such as settlement, dismissal, or judgment. A Case Management Conference is scheduled for July 21, 2026.

Parallel PTAB IPR/PGR Proceedings:

• While the specific patent in this case is U.S. Patent No. 8,842,080, a related Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceeding, IPR2025-00058, was instituted on May 21, 2025. This IPR was filed by Google LLC and Motorola Mobility LLC (collectively "Petitioner") against Multifold International Incorporated Pte. Ltd. and concerns U.S. Patent No. 9,158,494 B2 ("the '494 patent"). The '494 patent is noted as being asserted in both the present case against Motorola Mobility LLC and a separate case against Google LLC. The institution of IPR2025-00058 indicates that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) found a reasonable likelihood that the petitioners would prevail in challenging at least one claim of the '494 patent as unpatentable. This IPR could potentially impact the district court litigation if a stay is sought or granted, although the IPR specifically addresses the '494 patent and not the '080 patent at issue in this case.

The plaintiff, Multifold International Incorporated Pte. Ltd., is represented by the following counsel:

Lead Counsel:

• Daniel Silver
  • Firm: Silver Law Group, located in Chicago, Illinois.
  • Note: Daniel Silver has filed an unopposed motion and order to extend time to respond to the complaint on behalf of Multifold International Incorporated Pte. Ltd. in this case.

Local Counsel (Delaware District Court):

• Specific local counsel was not explicitly identified in the provided search results for Multifold International. However, it is standard practice in the District of Delaware for out-of-state firms to associate with local counsel. Further PACER review would likely reveal the designated local counsel.

Counsel of record representing Motorola Mobility LLC in Multifold International Incorporated Pte. Ltd. v. Motorola Mobility LLC (1:23-cv-01173) include attorneys from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP and Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A.

The defense team includes:

• Kelly E. Farnan

  • Role: Local Counsel
  • Firm & Office: Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A., Wilmington, Delaware
  • Experience: Kelly Farnan is a highly-regarded trial lawyer focusing on complex commercial and intellectual property litigation, particularly patent disputes, in Delaware's federal and state courts. She represents national and international manufacturing, telecommunications, technology, and pharmaceutical companies and has been recognized multiple times as a top IP litigator in Delaware.

• Geoffrey G. Moss

  • Role: Lead Counsel / Primary Litigation Team
  • Firm & Office: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, Los Angeles, California
  • Experience: Geoff Moss is an intellectual property litigator at Orrick, specializing in software and technology. He represents clients in all stages of litigation, leveraging his background as a software developer. Notably, he was part of the trial team and lead technology associate in the Oracle v. Google litigation.

• Elaine Ke

  • Role: Primary Litigation Team
  • Firm & Office: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP (multiple U.S. offices, including California)
  • Experience: Elaine Ke is a patent attorney with experience in various technology areas, including chemical, computational architecture and software, communications, and semiconductors. She is listed as representing Motorola Mobility LLC in this specific case.