On January 29, 2025, RAMEY LLP filed a lawsuit on behalf of ORTIZ & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING, LLC against The Kroger Company and Macy's, Inc. in the Western District of Texas, Midland/Odessa Division. The lawsuit is regarding the infringement of U.S. Patent No. 9,549,285, which pertains to data brokering technology.

The Patent at Issue

• U.S. Patent No. 9,549,285: Covers systems, methods, and apparatuses for brokering data between wireless devices, servers, and data rendering devices.

Legal Action and Objectives

As a firm dedicated to protecting intellectual property rights, RAMEY LLP has initiated this lawsuit to defend ORTIZ & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING, LLC's patented technology. The complaint includes a demand for a jury trial and seeks relief for patent infringement by The Kroger Company and Macy's, Inc.

This case underscores the significance of intellectual property protection in the evolving landscape of data transmission and communication technologies. RAMEY LLP remains steadfast in its commitment to advocating for its clients and ensuring that technological innovations are safeguarded under the law.

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