MPI Corporation v. Technoprobe S.p.A.

2:26-cv-00305

Overview

Case Number 2:26-cv-00305

Filing Date 2026-04-17

Status Litigation filed

Court District Court, E.D. Texas (txed)

Presiding Judge Rodney Gilstrap

Nature of Suit 830 Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 35:271 Patent Infringement

Jury Demand Both

Parties

Defendant

Technoprobe S.p.A.

Represented By

6 Attorneys Listed

Eric Hugh Findlay

Findlay Craft, P.C.

Tel: +1 (903) 534-1100

Fax: +1 (903) 534-1137

7270 Crosswater Avenue, Suite B

Wyatt Lawrence Bazrod

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

Tel: +1 (404) 922-6741

271 17th Street NW, Ste 1400

Stuart Hene

Findlay Craft, P.C.

Tel: +1 (903) 534-1100

7270 Crosswater Avenue, Suite B, Tyler, TX 75703

Kelly S Horn

Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP-DC

Tel: +1 (202) 408-4313

Fax: +1 (202) 408-4400

901 New York Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20001

Abhay Watwe

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

Tel: +1 (571) 203-2716

1875 Explorer Street, Suite 800

Houtan K. Esfahani

Finnegan LLP

Tel: +1 (202) 408-4000

901 New York Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20001

Plaintiff

MPI Corporation

Represented By

2 Attorneys Listed

Bryan Guy Harrison

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Tel: +1 (404) 870-8600

3000 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 3000

Ryan E. Dornberger

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Tel: +1 (713) 226-1200

Fax: +1 (713) 229-2550

600 Travis St, JP Morgan Chase Tower

Court & Judges

Court

District Court, E.D. Texas (txed)

Presiding Judge

Rodney Gilstrap

Patents Involved

No asserted patent numbers detected in initial docket filings yet.

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT against MPI Corporation ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11489744.), filed by MPI Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - 424 Patent, # 2 Exhibit 2 - 272 Patent, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Claim Chart, # 4 Exhibit 4- Claim Chart, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Harrison, Bryan) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

2026-04-17

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Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by MPI Corporation. (Harrison, Bryan) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

2026-04-17

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ryan E. Dornberger on behalf of MPI Corporation (Dornberger, Ryan) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

2026-04-17

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Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 emailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Harrison, Bryan) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

2026-04-17

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MPI Corporation v. Technoprobe S.p.A.

Overview

Parties

Defendant

Technoprobe S.p.A. Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

MPI Corporation Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by MPI Corporation. (Harrison, Bryan) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ryan E. Dornberger on behalf of MPI Corporation (Dornberger, Ryan) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 emailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Harrison, Bryan) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

Summons issued as to Technoprobe S.p.A.. (mdj) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

Case assigned to District Judge Rodney Gilstrap and Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne. (mdj)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Clerk's New Suit Notice

Case: MPI Corporation v. Technoprobe S.p.A. was filed on 04/17/2026 and assigned to Judge Gilstrap and referred to Judge Payne. The Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge form is provided via hyperlink. (mdj)

Certificate of Service by MPI Corporation re 5 Summons Issued, 1 Complaint, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proof of Delivery)(Dornberger, Ryan) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint filed by Technoprobe S.p.A. Summons originally served on June 10, 2026. Agreed new answer date is August 17, 2026.(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted. Technoprobe S.p.A. answer is now due 8/17/2026. (Text entry only, no document attached.)(mdj) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Abhay Watwe on behalf of Technoprobe S.p.A.. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-11641146. (Watwe, Abhay) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

Clerk's Entry re Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Wyatt Lawrence Bazrod on behalf of Technoprobe S.p.A.. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-11660994. (Bazrod, Wyatt) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Houtan K. Esfahani on behalf of Technoprobe S.p.A.. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-11680808. (Esfahani, Houtan) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Kelly S Horn on behalf of Technoprobe S.p.A.. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-11699639. (Horn, Kelly) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

ORDER (Scheduling Conference set for 9/30/2026 at 09:30 AM before District Judge Rodney Gilstrap). Signed by Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne on 08/14/2026. (mdj) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

Defendant Technoprobe S.p.A.'s ANSWER to 1 Complaint, Affirmative Defenses, and, COUNTERCLAIM against MPI Corporation by Technoprobe S.p.A..(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

RESPONSE to 14 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim by MPI Corporation. (Harrison, Bryan) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

OPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 16 Amended Complaint, by Technoprobe S.p.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

RESPONSE re 17 OPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 16 Amended Complaint, Notice of Non-Opposition filed by MPI Corporation. (Harrison, Bryan) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

UNOPPOSED MOTION to Withdraw 17 OPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 16 Amended Complaint, by Technoprobe S.p.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer First Amended Complaint filed by Technoprobe S.p.A.. First Amended Complaint filed on September 8, 2026. Agreed new answer date is October 22, 2026.(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted. Technoprobe S.p.A. answer is now due 10/22/2026. (Text entry only, no document attached.)(mdj) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

ORDER granting 17 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Signed by Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne on 09/19/2026. (mdj) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

Clerk's Entry re Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint

ORDER denying 19 Motion to Withdraw. Signed by Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne on 09/22/2026. (mdj) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Stuart Hene on behalf of Technoprobe S.p.A. (Hene, Stuart) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

Scheduling Conference/Case Management Conference

Notice of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice

Extension of Time to File

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File

Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

Proposed Agreed Docket Control/Scheduling, Protective or Discovery Order

Proposed Agreed Docket Control/Scheduling, Protective or Discovery Order

Notice of Compliance

Notice of Compliance

Dismiss

Order

Order

Track Case Updates

Technoprobe S.p.A.

MPI Corporation