RAMEY LLP has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against MARIGOLD FOODS, LLC on behalf of client LINFO IP, LLC, regarding unauthorized use of patented data organization technology. This legal action represents another significant enforcement effort involving unstructured data management innovations, this time targeting a company in the food industry sector.

The Patent at the Center of the Dispute

The lawsuit involves U.S. Patent No. 9,430,131, which protects a comprehensive "System, Methods, And User Interface For Organizing Unstructured Data Objects." This patent covers sophisticated technology that transforms chaotic, unorganized information into structured, accessible, and actionable data systems—a capability that has become increasingly valuable across diverse business sectors.

The patented technology provides innovative methods and user interface solutions for handling data that doesn't conform to traditional, predefined formats. This includes information from various sources such as customer feedback, social media interactions, multimedia content, operational logs, and other diverse data streams that businesses must process and organize effectively.

Legal Proceedings

On May 27, 2025, RAMEY LLP filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. This venue offers extensive experience in handling complex intellectual property disputes and provides efficient procedures for patent litigation involving technology innovations.

The legal action seeks comprehensive relief for the patent infringement, with LINFO IP, LLC pursuing protection of their valuable intellectual property rights and appropriate remedies for MARIGOLD FOODS' unauthorized implementation of the patented data organization technology.

Food Industry Data Management Challenges

MARIGOLD FOODS operates in the food industry, where companies increasingly rely on sophisticated data management systems to handle diverse information streams. Modern food businesses must organize and process vast amounts of unstructured data from multiple sources, including customer reviews, supply chain information, quality control reports, regulatory documentation, inventory tracking, and sales analytics.

The food industry's digital transformation has created complex data management requirements that extend far beyond traditional record-keeping. Companies must now effectively organize information from e-commerce platforms, mobile apps, social media engagement, customer service interactions, and operational monitoring systems to maintain competitive advantages and regulatory compliance.

The Digital Evolution of Food Businesses

This patent dispute highlights how fundamental data organization technologies have become essential across industries traditionally not considered technology-focused. Food companies now operate in data-rich environments where the ability to structure and utilize unorganized information directly impacts customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and business performance.

Modern food businesses collect information from numerous touchpoints: online ordering systems, customer feedback platforms, supply chain monitoring, quality assurance processes, and marketing campaigns. The challenge of organizing this diverse, unstructured data into actionable insights has become a critical business capability.

Unstructured Data in Food Operations

The patented technology's relevance to food industry operations extends across multiple business functions. Companies like MARIGOLD FOODS must organize customer preference data, ingredient sourcing information, regulatory compliance documentation, quality control reports, and operational metrics in ways that enable effective decision-making and business optimization.

Effective data organization enables food companies to identify consumer trends, optimize supply chain operations, ensure quality consistency, maintain regulatory compliance, and develop targeted marketing strategies. The ability to transform unstructured information into organized, searchable, and actionable data represents a significant competitive advantage in the food industry.

Cross-Industry Patent Applications

LINFO IP, LLC's enforcement actions across diverse sectors—from outdoor gear and grooming products to coffee franchises and now food companies—demonstrate the broad applicability of data organization technology patents. This pattern illustrates how fundamental data management innovations can find critical applications across virtually every business sector.

The widespread relevance of unstructured data organization technology reflects the universal challenge that modern businesses face in managing increasingly complex and diverse information streams. Companies across all industries must now navigate sophisticated data landscapes to remain competitive and operationally effective.

Intellectual Property Protection Strategy

The lawsuit against MARIGOLD FOODS represents part of LINFO IP, LLC's comprehensive approach to protecting their data organization technology patents. By pursuing enforcement actions across multiple industries, the patent holder demonstrates the broad scope and value of their intellectual property while establishing clear precedents for licensing and compliance requirements.

For businesses across all sectors, including food companies, this litigation serves as an important reminder of the need to conduct thorough patent clearance searches when implementing data management systems, customer relationship tools, or any technology that organizes unstructured information.

Looking Ahead

As this patent infringement case progresses, it may establish important precedents for data organization technology patents and their enforcement in the food industry and beyond. The outcome could influence how companies across various sectors approach the implementation and licensing of unstructured data management solutions.

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