Constellation Designs, LLC v. LG Electronics, Inc.

24-1822

Overview

Case Number 24-1822

Filing Date 2024-05-20

Status Terminated

Termination Date 2026-08-31

Court Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (cafc)

Nature of Suit 830 Patent Infringement (Fed. Qst.)

Cause of Action 35:271 Patent Infringement

Parties

Amicus Curiae

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS

Represented By

3 Attorneys Listed

Alison G. Martin, -

Direct: 202-329-1896

National Association of Broadcasters, 1 M Street SE

Nandu Machiraju, -

Direct: 202-423-4662

National Association of Broadcasters, 1 M Street SE

Richard A. Kaplan, -

Direct: 202-429-5420

National Association of Broadcasters, 1 M Street, SE

CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION

Represented By

1 Attorneys Listed

Brian Scarpelli, -

Direct: 517-507-1446

ACT The App Association, Suite 501

ASSOCIATION FOR COMPETITIVE TECHNOLOGY

Represented By

1 Attorneys Listed

Brian Scarpelli, -

Direct: 517-507-1446

ACT The App Association, Suite 501

PEARL TV

Represented By

2 Attorneys Listed

Jose F. Giron, -

Covington & Burling LLP

One CityCenter, 850 Tenth Street NW

Gerard J. Waldron, -

Covington & Burling LLP

One CityCenter, 850 Tenth Street NW

Plaintiff - Appellee

CONSTELLATION DESIGNS, LLC

Represented By

9 Attorneys Listed

Aisha Mahmood Haley

Caldwell Cassady Curry PC

2121 N Pearl Street, Dallas, TX 75201

Jeffrey B. Wall

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, LLP

1700 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036

James F. Smith, -

Caldwell Cassady Curry PC

2121 N Pearl Street, Dallas, TX 75201

Daniel J. Richardson, Attorney

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

1700 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 700

Robert Seth Reich, Jr.

Caldwell Cassady Curry PC

Suite 1200, 2121 N Pearl Street

Judson Owen Littleton, -

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, LLP

1700 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036

Austin Curry

Direct: 214-888-4848

Caldwell Cassady & Curry, 2121 N Pearl Street

Jason Dodd Cassady, Attorney

Direct: 214-888-4850

Caldwell Cassady & Curry, Suite 1200

Bradley Wayne Caldwell

Direct: (214) 888-4848

Direct: (214) 888-4848, Caldwell Cassady & Curry

Defendant - Appellant

LG ELECTRONICS ALABAMA, INC.

Represented By

6 Attorneys Listed

Robert Andrew Schwentker, Attorney

Fish & Richardson P.C.

1000 Maine Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20024

Christian A. Chu, Attorney

Fish & Richardson P.C.

Suite 1000, 1000 Maine Avenue SW

Benjamin Joseph Christoff

Fish & Richardson P.C.

1000 Maine Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20024

Ashley Bolt, Esq.

Fish & Richardson P.C.

1180 Peachtree Street, NE, 21st Floor

Michael John Ballanco, -

Fish & Richardson P.C.

Suite 1000, 1000 Maine Avenue SW

Michael J. McKeon, Esq.

Fish & Richardson P.C.

Direct: (202) 783-5070, 1000 Maine Avenue SW

LG ELECTRONICS USA, INC.

Represented By

6 Attorneys Listed

Robert Andrew Schwentker, Attorney

Fish & Richardson P.C.

1000 Maine Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20024

Christian A. Chu, Attorney

Fish & Richardson P.C.

Suite 1000, 1000 Maine Avenue SW

Benjamin Joseph Christoff

Fish & Richardson P.C.

1000 Maine Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20024

Ashley Bolt, Esq.

Fish & Richardson P.C.

1180 Peachtree Street, NE, 21st Floor

Michael John Ballanco, -

Fish & Richardson P.C.

Suite 1000, 1000 Maine Avenue SW

Michael J. McKeon, Esq.

Fish & Richardson P.C.

Direct: (202) 783-5070, 1000 Maine Avenue SW

LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Represented By

6 Attorneys Listed

Robert Andrew Schwentker, Attorney

Fish & Richardson P.C.

1000 Maine Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20024

Christian A. Chu, Attorney

Fish & Richardson P.C.

Suite 1000, 1000 Maine Avenue SW

Benjamin Joseph Christoff

Fish & Richardson P.C.

1000 Maine Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20024

Ashley Bolt, Esq.

Fish & Richardson P.C.

1180 Peachtree Street, NE, 21st Floor

Michael John Ballanco, -

Fish & Richardson P.C.

Suite 1000, 1000 Maine Avenue SW

Michael J. McKeon, Esq.

Fish & Richardson P.C.

Direct: (202) 783-5070, 1000 Maine Avenue SW

Court & Judges

Court

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (cafc)

Patents Involved

No asserted patent numbers detected in initial docket filings yet.

Docket Entries

Appeal docketed. Received: 05/15/2024. [1005120]Entry of Appearance is due on 06/03/2024. Certificate of Interest is due on 06/03/2024. Docketing Statement is due on 06/03/2024. Appellants' brief is due 07/19/2024. [JSP] [Entered: 05/20/2024 09:13 AM]

2024-05-20

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Entry of Appearance for Michael J. McKeon; Christian A. Chu; R. Andrew Schwentker; Michael J. Ballanco; Ashley Bolt; Benjamin J. Christoff as counsel for Appellants LG Electronics Alabama, Inc., LG Electronics Inc. and LG Electronics USA, Inc.. Service: 05/29/2024 by email. [1007232] [24-1822] [Michael McKeon] [Entered: 05/29/2024 03:35 PM]

2024-05-29

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Certificate of Interest for Appellants LG Electronics Alabama, Inc., LG Electronics Inc. and LG Electronics USA, Inc.. Service: 05/29/2024 by email. [1007236] [24-1822] [Michael McKeon] [Entered: 05/29/2024 03:37 PM]

2024-05-29

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Docketing Statement for the Appellants LG Electronics Alabama, Inc., LG Electronics Inc. and LG Electronics USA, Inc.. Service: 05/29/2024 by email. [1007237] [24-1822] [Michael McKeon] [Entered: 05/29/2024 03:38 PM]

2024-05-29

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Constellation Designs, LLC v. LG Electronics, Inc.

Overview

Parties

Amicus Curiae

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS Follow

Represented By

CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION Follow

Represented By

ASSOCIATION FOR COMPETITIVE TECHNOLOGY Follow

Represented By

PEARL TV Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff - Appellee

CONSTELLATION DESIGNS, LLC Follow

Represented By

Defendant - Appellant

LG ELECTRONICS ALABAMA, INC. Follow

Represented By

LG ELECTRONICS USA, INC. Follow

Represented By

LG ELECTRONICS INC. Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

Appeal docketed. Received: 05/15/2024. [1005120]Entry of Appearance is due on 06/03/2024. Certificate of Interest is due on 06/03/2024. Docketing Statement is due on 06/03/2024. Appellants' brief is due 07/19/2024. [JSP] [Entered: 05/20/2024 09:13 AM]

Certificate of Interest for Appellants LG Electronics Alabama, Inc., LG Electronics Inc. and LG Electronics USA, Inc.. Service: 05/29/2024 by email. [1007236] [24-1822] [Michael McKeon] [Entered: 05/29/2024 03:37 PM]

Docketing Statement for the Appellants LG Electronics Alabama, Inc., LG Electronics Inc. and LG Electronics USA, Inc.. Service: 05/29/2024 by email. [1007237] [24-1822] [Michael McKeon] [Entered: 05/29/2024 03:38 PM]

Certificate of Interest for Appellee Constellation Designs, LLC. Service: 06/03/2024 by email. [1008407] [24-1822] [Daniel Richardson] [Entered: 06/03/2024 04:57 PM]

Docketing Statement for the Appellee Constellation Designs, LLC. Service: 06/03/2024 by email. [1008408] [24-1822] This document is non-compliant. See Doc No.[8] [Daniel Richardson] [Entered: 06/03/2024 04:58 PM]

Corrected Docketing Statement for the Appellee Constellation Designs, LLC. Service: 06/06/2024 by email. [1009434] [24-1822] [Daniel Richardson] [Entered: 06/06/2024 03:40 PM]

MOTION of Appellants LG Electronics Inc., LG Electronics USA, Inc. and LG Electronics Alabama, Inc. to extend the time to 08/19/2024 to file brief. Service: 06/17/2024 by email. [1011583] [24-1822] [Michael McKeon] [Entered: 06/17/2024 05:43 PM]

MODIFIED ENTRY: CONFIDENTIAL OPENING BRIEF FILED by Appellants LG Electronics Alabama, Inc., LG Electronics Inc. and LG Electronics USA, Inc. Service: 08/19/2024 by email. [1026135]--[Edited 08/26/2024 by KMH - compliance review complete] [Michael McKeon] [Entered: 08/19/2024 08:50 PM]

Entry of Appearance for Gerald J. Waldron; Jose Giron as counsel for Amicus Curiae Pearl TV. Service: 08/26/2024 by email. [1027773] [24-1822] [Gerard Waldron] [Entered: 08/26/2024 09:17 PM]

AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Amicus Curiae Pearl TV. Service: 08/26/2024 by email. [1027774] [24-1822] This document is non-compliant. See Doc No. [20] [Gerard Waldron] [Entered: 08/26/2024 09:20 PM]

MOTION of Appellee Constellation Designs, LLC to extend the time to 10/30/2024 to file brief. Service: 08/30/2024 by email. [1029310] [24-1822] This document is non-compliant. See Doc No.[19] [Daniel Richardson] [Entered: 08/30/2024 04:48 PM]

NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: The submission of Appellee Constellation Designs, LLC, Motion [18], is not in compliance with the rules of this court (see attached). Service as of this date by the Clerk of Court. [1029906] [IMH] [Entered: 09/04/2024 02:42 PM]

NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: The submission of Amicus Curiae Pearl TV, Amicus Curiae Brief [17], is not in compliance with the rules of this court (see attached). Compliant document due on 09/11/2024. Service as of this date by the Clerk of Court. [1030065] [KMH] [Entered: 09/04/2024 05:00 PM]

MOTION of Appellee Constellation Designs, LLC to extend the time to 10/30/2024 to file brief. Service: 09/05/2024 by email. [1030408] [24-1822] [Daniel Richardson] [Entered: 09/05/2024 05:57 PM]

MODIFIED ENTRY: CORRECTED AMICUS BRIEF FILED by Pearl TV. Service: 09/09/2024 by email. [1030883]--[Edited 09/16/2024 by KMH - compliance review complete] [Gerard Waldron] [Entered: 09/09/2024 02:11 PM]

MOTION of Appellants LG Electronics Inc., LG Electronics USA, Inc. and LG Electronics Alabama, Inc. to extend the time to 12/04/2024 to file brief. Service: 11/04/2024 by email. [1044773] [24-1822] [Michael Ballanco] [Entered: 11/04/2024 05:44 PM]

Certificate of Compliance with Fed. Cir. R. 25.1(c)(2) for Appellants LG Electronics Inc., LG Electronics USA, Inc. and LG Electronics Alabama, Inc.. Service: 12/11/2024 by email. [1053688] [24-1822] [Michael McKeon] [Entered: 12/11/2024 08:52 PM]

Citation of Supplemental Authority pursuant to Fed. R. App. P. 28(j) for Appellee Constellation Designs, LLC. Service: 12/23/2024 by email. [1056565] [24-1822] [Daniel Richardson] [Entered: 12/23/2024 03:30 PM]

MODIFIED ENTRY: CORRECTED CONFIDENTIAL APPENDIX FILED by Appellants LG Electronics Alabama, Inc., LG Electronics Inc. and LG Electronics USA, Inc. Service: 01/02/2025 by email. [1058313]--[Edited 01/07/2025 by IMH - Reason: compliance review complete] [Michael McKeon] [Entered: 01/02/2025 03:35 PM]

MODIFIED ENTRY: CORRECTED APPENDIX FILED by Appellants LG Electronics Alabama, Inc., LG Electronics Inc. and LG Electronics USA, Inc. Service: 01/02/2025 by email. [1058314] --[Edited 01/07/2025 by IMH - Reason: compliance review complete] [Michael McKeon] [Entered: 01/02/2025 03:38 PM]

Outstanding paper copies of all briefs and appendices must be submitted within five business days from the date of issuance of this notice. See Fed. Cir. R. 25(c)(3)(A). [1059137] [IMH] [Entered: 01/07/2025 12:51 PM]

6 paper copies of Doc. No. [14], [28], [37] received from Appellants LG Electronics Alabama, Inc., LG Electronics Inc. and LG Electronics USA, Inc. [1059746] [JCP] [Entered: 01/10/2025 10:52 AM]

6 paper copies of Doc. No. [25] received from Appellee Constellation Designs, LLC. [1061131] [VDW] [Entered: 01/15/2025 03:49 PM]

6 paper copies of Doc. No. [23] received from Amicus Curiae Pearl TV. [1063006] [VDW] [Entered: 01/23/2025 02:17 PM]

Notice from Appellants LG Electronics Inc., LG Electronics USA, Inc. and LG Electronics Alabama, Inc. regarding conflicts with oral argument. Service: 02/27/2025 by email. [1071910] [24-1822] [Michael McKeon] [Entered: 02/27/2025 11:21 AM]

The following conflict dates submitted by Michael J. McKeon for LG Electronics USA, Inc., LG Electronics Alabama, Inc. and LG Electronics Inc. have been accepted by the court: 10/06/2025, 10/07/2025, 10/08/2025, 10/09/2025, 10/10/2025. [1072087] [MJL] [Entered: 02/28/2025 08:32 AM]

Notice from Appellee Constellation Designs, LLC regarding conflicts with oral argument. Service: 03/03/2025 by email. [1072592] [24-1822] [Daniel Richardson] [Entered: 03/03/2025 01:14 PM]

Notice from Appellee Constellation Designs, LLC regarding conflicts with oral argument. Service: 03/03/2025 by email. [1072593] [24-1822] [Daniel Richardson] [Entered: 03/03/2025 01:16 PM]

The following conflict dates submitted by Jeffrey B. Wall for Constellation Designs, LLC have been accepted by the court: 05/09/2025, 06/06/2025, 07/07/2025, 07/08/2025, 07/09/2025, 07/10/2025, 07/11/2025, 09/02/2025. [1072637] [MJL] [Entered: 03/03/2025 02:24 PM]

The following conflict date requested by Jeffrey B. Wall for Constellation Designs, LLC (see Doc. No. [47]) is not accepted at this time: 06/05/2025. Please review the Guidance on Oral Argument Scheduling Conflicts for more information. [1072638] [MJL] [Entered: 03/03/2025 02:25 PM]

Notice from Appellee Constellation Designs, LLC regarding conflicts with oral argument. Service: 08/25/2025 by email. [1110415] [24-1822] [Jeffrey Wall] [Entered: 08/25/2025 09:10 PM]

Response to notice of oral argument from Appellants LG Electronics Alabama, Inc., LG Electronics Inc. and LG Electronics USA, Inc.. Service: 11/13/2025 by email. [1127868] [24-1822] [Robert Schwentker] [Entered: 11/13/2025 03:57 PM]

Response to notice of oral argument from Appellee Constellation Designs, LLC. Service: 11/13/2025 by email. [1127909] [24-1822] [Jeffrey Wall] [Entered: 11/13/2025 07:52 PM]

OPINION filed for the court by Lourie, Circuit Judge; Stoll, Circuit Judge and Oetken, Judge. Precedential Opinion. Service as of this date by the Clerk of Court. [1162866]. Vacated pursuant to the court's order. See Doc. No. [83] [MVH] [Entered: 04/28/2026 10:12 AM]

Amended Entry of Appearance for Jeffrey B. Wall; Judson O. Littleton as counsel for Appellee Constellation Designs, LLC. Service: 05/01/2026 by email. [1164064] [24-1822] [Jeffrey Wall] [Entered: 05/01/2026 03:04 PM]

Amended Certificate of Interest for Appellants LG Electronics, Inc., LG Electronics USA, Inc. and LG Electronics Alabama, Inc.. Service: 05/15/2026 by email. [1167547] [24-1822] [Michael McKeon] [Entered: 05/15/2026 04:57 PM]

Notice of Correction to Doc No. [62], [62] for Appellants LG Electronics, Inc., LG Electronics USA, Inc. and LG Electronics Alabama, Inc.. Service: 06/30/2026 by email. [1176716] [24-1822] [Michael McKeon] [Entered: 06/30/2026 12:27 PM]

Petition for panel rehearing, for en banc rehearing filed by Appellants LG Electronics, Inc., LG Electronics USA, Inc. and LG Electronics Alabama, Inc.. Service: 06/30/2026 by email. [1176717] [24-1822] [Michael McKeon] [Entered: 06/30/2026 12:29 PM]

13 paper copies of Doc. No. [64] received from Appellants LG Electronics Alabama, Inc., LG Electronics USA, Inc. and LG Electronics, Inc.. [1177071] [MVH] [Entered: 07/01/2026 01:12 PM]

Entry of Appearance for Richard Kaplan; Nandu Machiraju; Alison Martin as counsel for National Association of Broadcasters. Service: 07/13/2026 by email. [1179088] [24-1822] [Nandu Machiraju] [Entered: 07/13/2026 06:12 PM]

Entry of Appearance for Brian Scarpelli as counsel for Association for Competitive Technology (ACT). Service: 07/13/2026 by email. [1179098] [24-1822] [Brian Scarpelli] [Entered: 07/13/2026 08:45 PM]

ORDER filed granting motions for leave to file amicus brief on en banc or rehearing petition [69], [67]. (Per Curiam). Service as of this date by the Clerk of Court. [1179730] [MVH] [Entered: 07/16/2026 11:08 AM]

AMICUS BRIEF FILED on Petition by Association for Competitive Technology and Consumer Technology Association. Service: 07/16/2026 by clerk. The filer is directed to submit the appropriate number of copies within two days. [1179733] [MVH] [Entered: 07/16/2026 11:11 AM]

AMICUS BRIEF FILED on Petition by National Association of Broadcasters and Pearl TV. Service: 07/16/2026 by clerk. The filer is directed to submit the appropriate number of copies within two days. [1179735] [MVH] [Entered: 07/16/2026 11:13 AM]

The court invites a response from Appellee Constellation Designs, LLC to the petition [64]. Service as of this date by the Clerk of Court. [1179871] [MVH] [Entered: 07/16/2026 04:12 PM]

13 paper copies of Doc. No. [73] received from Amici Curiae National Association of Broadcasters and Pearl TV. [1180345] [CDL] [Entered: 07/20/2026 03:04 PM]

6 paper copies of Doc. No. [72] received from Amici Curiae Association for Competitive Technology and Consumer Technology Association. [1181037] These paper copies are non-compliant. See Doc. No. [77] [CDL] [Entered: 07/22/2026 01:20 PM]

7 paper copies of Doc. No. [72] received from Amici Curiae Association for Competitive Technology and Consumer Technology Association. [1182146] [CDL] [Entered: 07/28/2026 11:48 AM]

RESPONSE of Appellee Constellation Designs, LLC to Doc No. [64], [64], [62], [62]. Service: 07/30/2026 by email. [1182882] [24-1822] [Jeffrey Wall] [Entered: 07/30/2026 05:14 PM]

Notice of Correction to Doc No. [79] for Appellee Constellation Designs, LLC. Service: 07/30/2026 by email. [1182891] [24-1822] [Jeffrey Wall] [Entered: 07/30/2026 09:43 PM]

RESPONSE of Appellee Constellation Designs, LLC to Doc No. [64], [64], [62], [62]. Service: 07/30/2026 by email. [1182892] [24-1822] [Jeffrey Wall] [Entered: 07/30/2026 09:47 PM]

13 paper copies of Doc. No. [81] received from Appellee Constellation Designs, LLC. [1183737] [CDL] [Entered: 08/04/2026 11:06 AM]

ORDER filed denying [64] petition for en banc rehearing. By: En Banc (Per Curiam). Service as of this date by the Clerk of Court. [1190108] [MVH] [Entered: 08/31/2026 10:35 AM]

OPINION filed for the court by Lourie, Circuit Judge; Stoll, Circuit Judge and Oetken, Judge. Precedential Opinion. Service as of this date by the Clerk of Court. [1190111] [MVH] [Entered: 08/31/2026 10:40 AM]

Track Case Updates

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS

CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION

ASSOCIATION FOR COMPETITIVE TECHNOLOGY

PEARL TV

CONSTELLATION DESIGNS, LLC

LG ELECTRONICS ALABAMA, INC.

LG ELECTRONICS USA, INC.

LG ELECTRONICS INC.