The parties and the court
The case is PropRockets, LLC v. JMW Sales, Inc. d/b/a Blue Marble, No. 2:26-cv-11394 (C.D. Cal.), filed October 1, 2026. PropRockets is a California limited liability company based in Westlake Village, California. The complaint describes JMW Sales as an Oregon corporation that does business as Blue Marble and wholesales and distributes toys. Venue is pleaded under 28 U.S.C. 1391.
The patents
The complaint says PropRockets owns U.S. Patent 10,668,332, issued June 2, 2020, and U.S. Patent 12,246,224, issued March 11, 2025, both titled Electric Motor and Propeller Driven Toy Rocket. In the complaint's description, independent claims 1 and 15 of the '332 patent are directed to a rocket toy driven by an electric motor and propeller with a launch countdown timer and an in-flight timer that cuts off the motor; independent claim 21 of the '224 patent adds a user-adjustable in-flight timer, and independent claim 24 is directed to a rocket toy with pivoting fins that slow upward rotation during ascent and cause controlled autorotation during descent.
The accused products and counts
The complaint alleges, on information and belief, that JMW imports toy rockets made in China and sells them through Amazon and Walmart, and it identifies the accused products by two Amazon ASINs and one Walmart item number. Count I alleges direct infringement of at least claims 1, 2, 4 through 7, and 10 through 15 of the '332 patent, and Count II alleges direct infringement of at least claims 21 and 24 of the '224 patent, with claim charts attached as exhibits.
Relief sought
PropRockets asks for a determination of infringement, a permanent injunction, damages, delivery of remaining accused inventory, and a sworn compliance report within thirty days. It demands a jury.
What to watch next
The docket shows a summons issued on October 21, 2026. Watch for service and for Blue Marble's answer or other response.