OptoLum, Inc. v. Cree, Inc.

ORDER

Douglas L. Rayes, United States District Judge

OptoLum and Cree manufacture and sell LED lights. At issue in this case is technology used inside LED lightbulbs allowing them to have the look and feel of traditional incandescent bulbs while also having energy efficiency, a long useful life, and a relatively low cost. OptoLum claims to be the inventor of this technology and alleges that Cree has misappropriated the reputation to which OptoLum is entitled and infringes on OptuLum’s patents. Opto-Lum filed suit against Cree in November 2016. (Doc. 1.) The amended complaint asserts a false…