AML IP, LLC has initiated a patent infringement lawsuit against Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. and Retail Services & Systems, Inc., regarding unauthorized use of its electronic commerce transaction technology.

Case Details

• Plaintiff: AML IP, LLC
• Defendants: Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. and Retail Services & Systems, Inc.
• Patent in Question: U.S. Patent No. 7,177,838
• Patent Title: "Method and Apparatus for Conducting Electronic Commerce Transactions Using Electronic Tokens"
• Filing Date: March 7, 2025
• Venue: Western District of Texas, Midland/Odessa Division
• Legal Representation: Ramey LLP

About the Technology

The patent at issue (7,177,838) covers methods and systems for conducting electronic commerce transactions using electronic tokens. This technology has applications in digital payment systems, online ordering platforms, customer loyalty programs, and other e-commerce implementations that utilize token-based transactions.

The Defendants

The lawsuit targets two companies with significant retail operations:

• Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. - A popular restaurant chain known for its sports bar atmosphere and chicken wings
• Retail Services & Systems, Inc. - A retail services provider

The selection of these defendants suggests the patent may cover e-commerce systems commonly implemented in restaurant ordering systems and retail point-of-sale environments.

Legal Action

AML IP, LLC, represented by technology-focused law firm Ramey LLP, has demanded a jury trial. The lawsuit seeks relief from the patent infringement and aims to protect AML IP's intellectual property rights related to its electronic token transaction technology.

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