LMPG Wins Transfer of LED Patent Suit Out of Texas

Canadian lighting company successfully argued case should be heard in Massachusetts, where its US headquarters is located.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:53pm

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Canadian LED manufacturer LMPG Inc. has convinced a Texas federal judge to transfer a patent infringement lawsuit filed by competitor ElectralLED Inc. over LMPG's commercial lighting products. The judge agreed that neither party has meaningful connections to Texas, and that the case should be heard in Massachusetts, where LMPG's American headquarters is located.

Why it matters

This ruling is a win for LMPG, as it allows the case to be heard in a jurisdiction that is more favorable for the company. Patent lawsuits are often filed in courts seen as 'plaintiff-friendly', so getting the case moved to Massachusetts, where LMPG is headquartered, could give the company an advantage.

The details

ElectralLED sued LMPG in April 2025, alleging infringement of two of its patents covering heat-management features in commercial LED lighting products. LMPG argued that its Texas employees are not relevant to the dispute, and that its American headquarters in Boston should be the focus. The judge agreed, saying neither party has meaningful ties to Texas, and ordered the case transferred to Massachusetts.

  • ElectralLED filed the patent lawsuit against LMPG in April 2025.
  • The Texas federal judge ordered the case transferred to Massachusetts on April 1, 2026.

The players

LMPG Inc.

A Canadian LED manufacturer that has its American headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts.

ElectralLED Inc.

A Florida-based competitor of LMPG that filed the patent infringement lawsuit against the company.

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What they’re saying

“Neither party has meaningful connections to Texas, and LMPG's American headquarters in Boston should be the focus.”

— Roy Payne, Magistrate Judge

What’s next

The patent infringement case will now proceed in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

The takeaway

This ruling highlights how companies can sometimes successfully challenge the jurisdiction of patent lawsuits, especially when the plaintiff lacks strong ties to the chosen court location. It gives LMPG an advantage by moving the case to a jurisdiction closer to its US operations.