Defendant

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.

1 case as defendant.

Company profile

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., commonly known as AMC Theatres, is a public company founded in 1920 and headquartered in Leawood, Kansas. As the largest movie exhibition company globally, it operates approximately 860 theaters and 9,600 screens across the United States and Europe. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AMC. For the trailing twelve months as of early 2026, the company reported revenue of approximately $4.85 billion. Recent filings state an employee count of over 33,000.

AMC is primarily engaged in the theatrical exhibition business. Its operations include showing the latest Hollywood releases and independent programming, along with offering a wide range of food and beverage options, from traditional concessions to dine-in meals and premium cocktails. The company has innovated within the industry by deploying power-recliner seats, offering premium large-format screens, and creating customer loyalty and subscription programs. In 2023, AMC expanded into film distribution with AMC Theatres Distribution, which released successful concert films by major artists.

As an operating company, AMC Entertainment Holdings' patent litigation posture is that of a defendant. The provided database shows one tracked case where it is named as a defendant and none as a plaintiff. This pattern is typical for a large operating company facing patent assertions from non-practicing entities (NPEs). The single case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, a popular venue for patent litigation.

The one tracked case is Aml Ip LLC v. AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., filed in April 2025. The plaintiff, AML IP, LLC, is a known patent assertion entity that has filed numerous infringement lawsuits against companies in the e-commerce and retail sectors, often asserting patents related to online transaction systems. These lawsuits have been filed in various districts, including the Eastern District of Texas and the Southern District of New York.