BAMTech, LLC is a technology subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, headquartered in New York, NY. The company was founded in February 2015 as a spin-off from MLB Advanced Media, initially focusing on its streaming technology business. The Walt Disney Company acquired a majority stake in BAMTech, LLC in 2017 and gained full ownership by November 2022. Now operating internally as Disney Streaming Services, BAMTech has an estimated 111 employees.
BAMTech provides direct-to-consumer live entertainment and video streaming services. Its technology powers major streaming platforms, including Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. Beyond Disney's internal services, BAMTech also previously provided technology solutions for third-party clients such as the National Hockey League (NHL.TV) and WWE Network.
In patent litigation, BAMTech, LLC primarily functions as an operating company defending against patent assertions. The company has been involved in one tracked case as a defendant and zero as a plaintiff. This posture suggests it is a recipient of patent assertions rather than an entity actively enforcing a patent portfolio. The sole tracked case is in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.
The notable tracked case involving BAMTech, LLC is Adeia Media Holdings LLC et al. v. BAMTech, LLC et al., filed on November 7, 2024. Adeia Media Holdings LLC is an intellectual property licensing company that develops, acquires, manages, and monetizes patent rights primarily in semiconductors and media entertainment, including technologies related to content discovery, digital video, and streaming.