Ridge Corp. v. Kirk NationaLease Co., No. 25-1254 (Fed. Cir. July 13, 2026)

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Kirk NationaLease Co. (“Kirk”), Altum LLC (“Altum”), and Truck & Trailer Parts Solutions, Inc. (“TTPS”) (collec- tively, the “KNL defendants”) appeal an order of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio granting preliminary injunctive relief. For the reasons dis- cussed below, we reverse and remand. I. BACKGROUND Cold Chain, LLC (“Cold Chain”) owns U.S. Patent No. 9,151,084 (the “’084 patent”), which is directed “to an insulated overhead door.” ’084 patent, col. 1 l. 9–10.