Streamlight, Inc. v. Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.

1:25-cv-00795

Overview

Case Number 1:25-cv-00795

Filing Date 2025-06-26

Status Litigation filed

Court District Court, D. Delaware (ded)

Presiding Judge Maryellen Noreika

Nature of Suit 830 Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 15:1114 Trademark Infringement

Jury Demand Plaintiff

Parties

Defendant

Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.

Represented By

0 Attorneys Listed

No attorneys available

Plaintiff

Streamlight, Inc.

Represented By

3 Attorneys Listed

Massimo B. Capizzi

Email: mcapizzi@fzlz.com

Leo Kittay

Email: lkittay@fzlz.com

Alan Richard Silverstein

Connolly Gallagher LLP

Tel: +1 (302) 757-7322

1201 N. Market St., 20th Floor

Court & Judges

Court

District Court, D. Delaware (ded)

Presiding Judge

Maryellen Noreika

Patents Involved

2 Patents

There are 2 patents involved in this case.

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US7188978	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US4382579	Espacenet Google Patents

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4720241) - filed by Streamlight, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(mrr) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

2025-06-26

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COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4720241) - filed by Streamlight, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(mrr) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

2025-06-26

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COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4720241) - filed by Streamlight, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(mrr) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

2025-06-26

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COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4720241) - filed by Streamlight, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(mrr) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

2025-06-26

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Streamlight, Inc. v. Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.

Overview

Parties

Defendant

Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.

Represented By

Plaintiff

Streamlight, Inc.

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4720241) - filed by Streamlight, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(mrr) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4720241) - filed by Streamlight, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(mrr) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4720241) - filed by Streamlight, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(mrr) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4720241) - filed by Streamlight, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(mrr) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (mrr) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 7,188,978. (mrr) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 4,382,579. (mrr) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Streamlight, Inc. (mrr) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

Summons Issued as to Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. on 6/26/2025. (mrr) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

Case Assigned to Judge Maryellen Noreika. Please include the initials of the Judge (MN) after the case number on all documents filed. (alb)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.- filed by Streamlight, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Redline)(Silverstein, Alan) (Entered: 08/12/2025)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Leo Kittay and Massimo B. Capizzi - filed by Streamlight, Inc.. (Silverstein, Alan) (Entered: 08/13/2025)

Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Leo Kittay and Massimo B. Capizzi. ( re 8 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Leo Kittay and Massimo B. Capizzi )( Payment of $ 100, receipt number ADEDC-4761231).(Silverstein, Alan) (Entered: 08/13/2025)

-District Court Pro Hac Vice Fee - 02 Attorneys Credit Card Payment

SO ORDERED

SO ORDERED re 8 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Leo Kittay and Massimo B. Capizzi filed by Streamlight, Inc. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 8/14/2025. (dlw)

Add Attorneys - PHV only

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Massimo B. Capizzi for Streamlight, Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (slk)

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Leo Kittay for Streamlight, Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (cdd)

UNOPPOSED MOTION TO EXTEND TIME to Serve Complaint to November 24, 2025 - filed by Streamlight, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Silverstein, Alan) Modified on 9/12/2025 (dlw). (Entered: 09/12/2025)

SO ORDERED

SO ORDERED re 10 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to Serve Complaint to 11/24/2025. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 9/12/2025. (dlw)

Notice of Voluntary Dismissal

Patent/Trademark Report to Commissioner of Patents

Terminate Case - Civil

Streamlight, Inc. v. Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.

Overview

Parties

Defendant

Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

Streamlight, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4720241) - filed by Streamlight, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(mrr) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4720241) - filed by Streamlight, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(mrr) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4720241) - filed by Streamlight, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(mrr) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4720241) - filed by Streamlight, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(mrr) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (mrr) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 7,188,978. (mrr) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 4,382,579. (mrr) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Streamlight, Inc. (mrr) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

Summons Issued as to Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. on 6/26/2025. (mrr) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

Case Assigned to Judge Maryellen Noreika. Please include the initials of the Judge (MN) after the case number on all documents filed. (alb)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.- filed by Streamlight, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Redline)(Silverstein, Alan) (Entered: 08/12/2025)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Leo Kittay and Massimo B. Capizzi - filed by Streamlight, Inc.. (Silverstein, Alan) (Entered: 08/13/2025)

Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Leo Kittay and Massimo B. Capizzi. ( re 8 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Leo Kittay and Massimo B. Capizzi )( Payment of $ 100, receipt number ADEDC-4761231).(Silverstein, Alan) (Entered: 08/13/2025)

-District Court Pro Hac Vice Fee - 02 Attorneys Credit Card Payment

SO ORDERED

SO ORDERED re 8 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Leo Kittay and Massimo B. Capizzi filed by Streamlight, Inc. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 8/14/2025. (dlw)

Add Attorneys - PHV only

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Massimo B. Capizzi for Streamlight, Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (slk)

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Leo Kittay for Streamlight, Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (cdd)

UNOPPOSED MOTION TO EXTEND TIME to Serve Complaint to November 24, 2025 - filed by Streamlight, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Silverstein, Alan) Modified on 9/12/2025 (dlw). (Entered: 09/12/2025)

SO ORDERED

SO ORDERED re 10 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to Serve Complaint to 11/24/2025. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 9/12/2025. (dlw)

Notice of Voluntary Dismissal

Patent/Trademark Report to Commissioner of Patents

Terminate Case - Civil

Track Case Updates

Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.

Streamlight, Inc.