Qwikcash, LLC v. Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. et al, No. 4:19-cv-00876 (E.D. Tex. Nov. 17, 2020)

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Before the Court is a Motion to Dismiss, (Dkt. #11), filed by Defendants Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc., Blackhawk Network, Inc., and Blackhawk Network California, Inc. (collectively “Blackhawk”). In the motion, Blackhawk asserts that Plaintiff Qwikcash, LLC (“Qwikcash”) has failed to plead facts sufficient to state claims for direct infringement, induced infringement, and contributory infringement of a patent. (Dkt. #11). Qwikcash filed a response in opposition, (Dkt. #12), and Blackhawk submitted a reply in support of the mo tion, (Dkt. #14).