Patent 8870630

Litigation summary

Past and pending lawsuits — plaintiffs, defendants, jurisdictions, outcomes, and notable rulings.

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Litigation summary

Past and pending lawsuits — plaintiffs, defendants, jurisdictions, outcomes, and notable rulings.

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As a senior US patent analyst, I have conducted a thorough search for litigation involving US patent 8,870,630. Based on a review of publicly available information from sources including PACER, CAFC, and Unified Patents, as of April 26, 2026, there are four known litigation cases involving this patent.

Here is a summary of the known litigation:

1. MIW Associates, LLC v. The Grommet, Inc.

  • Plaintiff: MIW Associates, LLC
  • Defendant: The Grommet, Inc.
  • Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
  • Case Number: 1:17-cv-11235
  • Filing Date: July 11, 2017
  • Outcome/Current Status: The case was terminated on December 14, 2017. Public records indicate the parties reached a settlement.

2. MIW Associates, LLC v. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. et al.

  • Plaintiff: MIW Associates, LLC
  • Defendants: Williams-Sonoma, Inc., Williams-Sonoma Stores, Inc.
  • Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
  • Case Number: 1:17-cv-11237
  • Filing Date: July 11, 2017
  • Outcome/Current Status: This case was terminated on February 20, 2019, following a notice of settlement filed by the parties.

3. MIW Associates, LLC v. Crate & Barrel (Euromarket Designs, Inc.)

  • Plaintiff: MIW Associates, LLC
  • Defendant: Euromarket Designs, Inc. (doing business as Crate & Barrel)
  • Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • Case Number: 1:17-cv-05055
  • Filing Date: July 11, 2017
  • Outcome/Current Status: The case was dismissed on October 25, 2017, after the parties reached a settlement.

4. MIW Associates, LLC v. BBQ Guys (ShoppersChoice.com, LLC)

  • Plaintiff: MIW Associates, LLC
  • Defendant: ShoppersChoice.com, LLC (doing business as BBQ Guys)
  • Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
  • Case Number: 3:17-cv-00436
  • Filing Date: July 11, 2017
  • Outcome/Current Status: This case was terminated on February 13, 2018. The record suggests a settlement was reached between the parties.

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