Medi USA, L.P. v. Jobst Institute, Inc.

ORDER

NORGLE, District Judge.

Before the court is the motion of defendant, Jobst Institute, Inc. (“Jobst”) to transfer venue pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a). For the reasons set forth below, the motion is granted.

FACTS

Plaintiff, Medi USA, L.P. (“Medi”), is a limited partnership which sells medical compression stockings and related equipment. Its principal place of business, as well as its only physical plant, is located in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Medi claims ownership of a United States patent for a device identified as a “pulling on aid for compression stockings.” Medi’s patent rights…