Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a public company founded in 1932 that is a leading retailer of automotive aftermarket parts. Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AAP. As of early 2026, Advance Auto Parts has a market capitalization of approximately $3.56 billion and generates annual revenues in the range of $8.6 to $9.09 billion. The company employs approximately 63,000 to 68,000 people.

The company serves both do-it-yourself (DIY) and professional installer customers with a wide selection of automotive parts, accessories, and maintenance items. Its product offerings include brand-name, original equipment manufacturer (OEM), and private-label products such as batteries, brake pads, rotors, filters, motor oil, and maintenance fluids for most vehicle types. Advance Auto Parts operates over 4,300 stores under its own name and also serves hundreds of independently owned stores under the Carquest brand across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company's owned brands include Carquest and DieHard batteries.

Based on the provided litigation data, Advance Auto Parts, Inc.'s patent-litigation posture is that of an operating company defending its business. The company is listed as a defendant in one tracked case and has not appeared as a plaintiff. This pattern is typical for a large, product-focused company that becomes a target for patent monetization entities.

The single tracked case, Aml Ip LLC v. Advance Auto Parts, Inc., was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. The plaintiff, Aml Ip LLC, is a Texas-based non-practicing entity (NPE) that has filed patent infringement lawsuits against numerous other large retailers, often asserting patents related to e-commerce technology. These lawsuits are part of a broader assertion campaign targeting the online sales platforms of major corporations.