Nortrup v. Ford Motor Company
4:26-cv-00540
Overview
Case Number
4:26-cv-00540
Filing Date
2026-05-21
Status
Litigation filed
Court
District Court, E.D. Texas (txed)
Presiding Judge
Sean D. Jordan
Nature of Suit
830 Patent
Jurisdiction Type
Federal Question
Cause of Action
35:271 Patent Infringement
Jury Demand
Plaintiff
Parties
Defendant
Plaintiff
Court & Judges
Court
District Court, E.D. Texas (txed)
Presiding Judge
Sean D. Jordan
Patents Involved
There are 2 patents involved in this case.
| Application Number | Patent Number | External Links |
|---|---|---|
| - | US11307048 | |
| - | US11874131 |
Docket Entries
COMPLAINT For Patent Infringement against Ford Motor Company ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11555615.), filed by Edward Nortrup. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - US11307048, # 2 Exhibit B - US11874131, # 3 Exhibit C - CarPlay Chart 048, # 4 Exhibit D - Android Auto Chart 048, # 5 Exhibit E - CarPlay Chart 131, # 6 Exhibit F - Android Auto Chart 131 Complaint, # 7 Exhibit G - 048 Patent Letter, # 8 Exhibit H - 131 Notice Email, # 9 Civil Cover Sheet) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Ludwig, David) (Entered: 05/21/2026)
2026-05-21
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COMPLAINT For Patent Infringement against Ford Motor Company ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11555615.), filed by Edward Nortrup. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - US11307048, # 2 Exhibit B - US11874131, # 3 Exhibit C - CarPlay Chart 048, # 4 Exhibit D - Android Auto Chart 048, # 5 Exhibit E - CarPlay Chart 131, # 6 Exhibit F - Android Auto Chart 131 Complaint, # 7 Exhibit G - 048 Patent Letter, # 8 Exhibit H - 131 Notice Email, # 9 Civil Cover Sheet) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Ludwig, David) (Entered: 05/21/2026)
2026-05-21
2
COMPLAINT For Patent Infringement against Ford Motor Company ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11555615.), filed by Edward Nortrup. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - US11307048, # 2 Exhibit B - US11874131, # 3 Exhibit C - CarPlay Chart 048, # 4 Exhibit D - Android Auto Chart 048, # 5 Exhibit E - CarPlay Chart 131, # 6 Exhibit F - Android Auto Chart 131 Complaint, # 7 Exhibit G - 048 Patent Letter, # 8 Exhibit H - 131 Notice Email, # 9 Civil Cover Sheet) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Ludwig, David) (Entered: 05/21/2026)
2026-05-21
2
COMPLAINT For Patent Infringement against Ford Motor Company ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11555615.), filed by Edward Nortrup. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - US11307048, # 2 Exhibit B - US11874131, # 3 Exhibit C - CarPlay Chart 048, # 4 Exhibit D - Android Auto Chart 048, # 5 Exhibit E - CarPlay Chart 131, # 6 Exhibit F - Android Auto Chart 131 Complaint, # 7 Exhibit G - 048 Patent Letter, # 8 Exhibit H - 131 Notice Email, # 9 Civil Cover Sheet) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Ludwig, David) (Entered: 05/21/2026)
2026-05-21
2