Based on the defendant name in the provided case data, this profile is for Android, Inc., a subsidiary of Google and Alphabet Inc.
Company Overview
Android, Inc. was founded in Palo Alto, California, in October 2003 by Andy Rubin, Rich Miner, and others. Originally focused on developing an operating system for digital cameras, the company soon shifted its focus to mobile phones. Google acquired Android, Inc. in August 2005, and it now operates as a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. As a core part of Google's operations, its specific employee count and revenue are not reported separately.
Products and Services
Android, Inc. develops the Android operating system, a modified version of the Linux kernel designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. It is the most widely used operating system globally on smartphones. The Android platform is the foundation for a broad ecosystem of Google products and services, including the Google Play store, and is adapted for other platforms such as Android TV, Android Auto, and Wear OS. Google licenses the Android software and its associated trademarks to device manufacturers.
Patent-Litigation Posture
As a major operating company with a massive global product footprint, Android, Inc. is frequently a defendant in patent litigation. The single tracked case reflects this posture, showing the company as a defendant in a suit filed in the District of Delaware, a common venue for patent disputes. The case data shows zero instances of Android, Inc. acting as a plaintiff, reinforcing its position as a target for patent assertions rather than an aggressor.
Notable Cases and Context
The tracked case is VB Assets LLC v. Android International Inc et al., filed in April 2026. Android, Inc. is a co-defendant alongside its parent companies, Google LLC and Alphabet Inc., which is a standard strategy in suits against large corporate families. The plaintiff, VB Assets LLC, is a patent assertion entity enforcing a portfolio of patents related to conversational AI and voice assistants that originated with a company called Voicebox Technologies Inc. VB Assets has also filed similar suits against other major technology companies like Amazon, Apple, and Samsung.