Local Interest, LLC v. PetSmart LLC, No. 2:25-cv-00256 (E.D. Tex. Feb. 20, 2026)

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Before the Court is the Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings (the “Motion”) filed by Defendant PetSmart LLC (“Defendant”). (Dkt. No. 31). In the Motion, Defendant moves for judgment on the pleadings that the First Amended Complaint (the “FAC”) fails to state a claim for patent infringement. (Id. at 1). Specifically, Defendant argues that the patents-in-suit claim patent ineligible subject matter. ( Id.). Plaintiff Local Interest, LLC (“Plaintiff”) opposes the Motion. (See Dkt. No. 35).