Thorne Research, Inc. v. Niagen Bioscience, Inc.
2:26-cv-01758
Overview
Case Number
2:26-cv-01758
Filing Date
2026-04-28
Status
Litigation filed
Court
District Court, D. South Carolina (scd)
Presiding Judge
Richard M. Gergel
Nature of Suit
830 Patent
Jurisdiction Type
Federal Question
Cause of Action
35:145 Patent Infringement
Jury Demand
Plaintiff
Parties
Defendant
Plaintiff
Thorne Healthtech, Inc.
Represented By
1 Attorneys ListedSmith Anderson Blount Dorsett Mitchell and Jernigan LLP
Tel: +1 (919) 821-1220
PO Box 2611, Raleigh, NC 27602
Thorne Research, Inc.
Represented By
1 Attorneys ListedSmith Anderson Blount Dorsett Mitchell and Jernigan LLP
Tel: +1 (919) 821-1220
PO Box 2611, Raleigh, NC 27602
Court & Judges
Court
District Court, D. South Carolina (scd)
Presiding Judge
Richard M. Gergel
Patents Involved
There is a single patent involved in this case.
| Application Number | Patent Number | External Links |
|---|---|---|
| - | US12252506 |
Docket Entries
COMPLAINT against Chromadex, Inc., Niagen Biosciences, Inc., The Queen's University of Belfast ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ASCDC-13139362.), filed by Thorne Research, Inc., Thorne Healthtech, Inc.. Service due by 7/27/2026 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - US 12,252,506, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Patent Assignment, # 3 Exhibit 3 - APEX Agreement, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Niagen PR, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Niagen 10-K [EXCERPT], # 6 Exhibit 6 - APEX Procedure, # 7 Exhibit 7 - 4.10.26 Email, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Account health rating, # 9 Exhibit 9 - What is Amazon Account Health)(hcor, ) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
2026-04-29
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COMPLAINT against Chromadex, Inc., Niagen Biosciences, Inc., The Queen's University of Belfast ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ASCDC-13139362.), filed by Thorne Research, Inc., Thorne Healthtech, Inc.. Service due by 7/27/2026 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - US 12,252,506, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Patent Assignment, # 3 Exhibit 3 - APEX Agreement, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Niagen PR, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Niagen 10-K [EXCERPT], # 6 Exhibit 6 - APEX Procedure, # 7 Exhibit 7 - 4.10.26 Email, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Account health rating, # 9 Exhibit 9 - What is Amazon Account Health)(hcor, ) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
2026-04-29
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COMPLAINT against Chromadex, Inc., Niagen Biosciences, Inc., The Queen's University of Belfast ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ASCDC-13139362.), filed by Thorne Research, Inc., Thorne Healthtech, Inc.. Service due by 7/27/2026 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - US 12,252,506, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Patent Assignment, # 3 Exhibit 3 - APEX Agreement, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Niagen PR, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Niagen 10-K [EXCERPT], # 6 Exhibit 6 - APEX Procedure, # 7 Exhibit 7 - 4.10.26 Email, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Account health rating, # 9 Exhibit 9 - What is Amazon Account Health)(hcor, ) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
2026-04-29
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COMPLAINT against Chromadex, Inc., Niagen Biosciences, Inc., The Queen's University of Belfast ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ASCDC-13139362.), filed by Thorne Research, Inc., Thorne Healthtech, Inc.. Service due by 7/27/2026 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - US 12,252,506, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Patent Assignment, # 3 Exhibit 3 - APEX Agreement, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Niagen PR, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Niagen 10-K [EXCERPT], # 6 Exhibit 6 - APEX Procedure, # 7 Exhibit 7 - 4.10.26 Email, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Account health rating, # 9 Exhibit 9 - What is Amazon Account Health)(hcor, ) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
2026-04-29
2