Kia Motors America, Inc. et al v. Wingard

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Case Number:

1:14-cv-03067

Court:

Illinois Northern

Nature of Suit:

830(Patent)

Judge:

Honorable John Z. Lee

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  1. August 20, 2014

    Inventor Says Kia Can't Block Keyless System Patent Suits

    The inventor of a keyless ignition system urged an Illinois federal court on Wednesday to dismiss Kia Motors America Inc.'s suit seeking to block his patent infringement claims against the automaker, arguing Kia can't bring suit on behalf of its dealerships.

  2. July 25, 2014

    Kia Slams Keyless Inventor Over Duplicative IP Suits

    Kia Motors America Inc. on Thursday urged an Illinois federal judge to ban the inventor of a keyless ignition system from bringing duplicative patent infringement claims against the automaker, saying he has filed identical suits in numerous courts as part of a "piecemeal and abusive" litigation strategy.