Kroger(US:KR) Globenewswire·2025-09-02 13:00Core Viewpoint - Alpha Modus, Corp. has filed a second patent infringement lawsuit against Kroger, alleging willful infringement of its patents related to next-generation retail technology [1][3]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit was filed on August 29, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas [1]. - This complaint focuses on Kroger's own digital platforms, asserting seven patents and a soon-to-issue patent application related to technologies such as real-time consumer monitoring and AI-powered advertising [2]. - The technologies accused of infringement include Kroger's Barrows Connected Store, Everseen Visual AI, Kroger Precision Marketing, and others [2]. Group 2: Company Statements - William Alessi, CEO of Alpha Modus, emphasized that settling a previous dispute over Cooler Screens does not exempt Kroger from infringing on Alpha Modus's broader patent portfolio [3]. - The lawsuit seeks treble damages, attorneys' fees, and a permanent injunction due to Kroger's alleged willful disregard for Alpha Modus's intellectual property rights [3]. Group 3: Company Position - Alpha Modus asserts that it will enforce its rights vigorously and is open to licensing partnerships but will pursue litigation if its rights are violated [4]. - The company's patent portfolio is recognized by major companies and is foundational to innovations in AI-driven retail technology [4].