Alpha Modus Sues Cooler Screens for Patent Infringement Over Retail Technology

Alpha Modus has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Cooler Screens, alleging that Cooler Screens used methods and systems protected under Alpha Modus' patent portfolio in its smart digital screens. The lawsuit claims that Cooler Screens was aware of Alpha Modus' patented technology during its formation and that the company induced others to infringe on the patents. Alpha Modus has previously settled similar cases with Kroger Co. and Walgreens.

Alpha Modus Holdings Inc., a Nasdaq-listed company specializing in data-driven retail technologies, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Cooler Screens Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The complaint, filed on August 21, 2025, alleges that Cooler Screens infringed upon three Alpha Modus patents related to retail technology: U.S. Patent Nos. 10,360,571, 10,977,672, and 11,042,890 [1].

The patents cover systems for monitoring consumer behavior, managing inventory, and enabling digital assistance through in-store displays. Cooler Screens, co-founded by Greg Wasson, the former CEO of Walgreens, through Wasson Ventures, was allegedly aware of Alpha Modus' patented technology during Wasson's tenure at Walgreens. The lawsuit notes that Cooler Screens was formed shortly after these interactions [1].

Alpha Modus claims that Cooler Screens' smart digital screens utilize methods and systems protected under its patent portfolio. The company also alleges that Cooler Screens induced others, including retailers and employees, to take actions that resulted in infringement of the patents. Alpha Modus has previously reached settlements with Kroger Co. and Walgreens regarding the use of Cooler Screens technology [1].

The lawsuit highlights that Cooler Screens is itself engaged in litigation with Walgreens in the Illinois state court, involving a $200 million claim related to the removal of Cooler Screens' technology from Walgreens stores. Alpha Modus argues that Cooler Screens would not have been able to deploy its platform at Walgreens without proper licensing [1].

Alpha Modus CEO William Alessi stated that the firm's position is that Cooler Screens' ability to deploy its platform required proper licensing from Alpha Modus. He added that the lawsuit underscores the fundamental IP issues at the heart of Cooler Screens' business model and that Alpha Modus is open to business resolutions but also prepared to pursue its claims in court [1].

Cooler Screens has raised capital from several investors, including Microsoft's venture arm M12 Ventures, Verizon Ventures, Silicon Valley Bank, and AT&T Inc. Cooler Screens could not be reached for comment [1].

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[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/exclusive-alpha-modus-sues-cooler-130058956.html