Middleton Mixology LLC v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations, No. 24 C 12287 (N.D. Ill. Sept. 22, 2025) (Kendall, C.J.).

Chief Judge Kendall denied plaintiff Middleton’s motion for preliminary injunction against defendant HzSane in this patent infringement case involving smoker devices for infusing smoke flavor into food and beverages. Middleton alleged HzSane infringed claim…