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The lawsuit alleges that the Android Auto feature on Google Pixel phones infringes on three patents.

This district court case is part of a broader legal offensive by Headwater Research against several technology companies. The case is currently ongoing.

Netlist, Inc. filed an ITC complaint alleging infringement of its patent(s), including US10217523B1, by Samsung entities, Google LLC, and Super Micro Computer, Inc. The investigation was instituted and is pending before an Administrative Law Judge.

Lawsuit filed by Malikie Innovations Limited against Google LLC asserting U.S. Patent 8,666,062. The case is currently in the discovery phase.

This Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceeding, initiated by Google LLC against patent owner Valtrus Innovations Limited, involved US Patent 7939967. The PTAB ultimately did not institute the review due to procedural reasons.

This case was initially filed in the Texas Western District Court. It was settled and dismissed on February 23, 2026, following the cancellation of a Markman hearing, indicating a confidential settlement or licensing resolution.

Google LLC filed an Inter Partes Review petition challenging all claims of US patent 11416898 on obviousness grounds. The PTAB instituted the IPR on July 24, 2025.

CardWare Inc. sued Google LLC for infringement of US Patent No. 11,176,538, among other patents, related to NFC payment technology. A motion to transfer venue to the Northern District of California was denied, and a jury trial is scheduled for May 28, 2026.

Pointwise Ventures LLC sued Google LLC for patent infringement in the Texas Western District Court. The case was filed on May 30, 2024, and closed on June 30, 2025.

This patent infringement suit was filed in the Eastern District of Texas and settled via a negotiated private settlement on February 24, 2026.

The complaint asserted the '886 patent among a six-patent portfolio including 8,595,778; 8,645,517; 8,719,886; 9,021,112; and 10,924,573. Count IV of the First Amended Complaint alleged infringement of the '886 patent. The court granted Google's motion to dismiss the '886 patent count, holding all 19 claims invalid under 35 U.S.C. § 101.

This case is part of a broader series of legal disputes between Sonos and Google concerning multi-room audio technology. As of early 2026, this case is understood to be ongoing.

Initially filed in the Western District of Texas, the case was transferred to the Northern District of California. A motion to dismiss was partially granted, and VirtaMove later filed a voluntary dismissal without prejudice for claims related to the '058 patent.

Initially filed in W.D. Tex., this case was transferred to N.D. Cal. where the court dismissed claims for induced and contributory infringement, while the direct infringement claim survived.

Parus appealed the PTAB's final written decision in IPR2022-00805, which challenged U.S. Patent 9,769,314. The appeal was voluntarily dismissed under Fed. R. App. P. 42(b) on 05/31/2024, with each side bearing its own costs.

This patent infringement case is currently open.

Multifold International Incorporated Pte. Ltd. filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Google LLC in the Delaware District Court.

Multifold asserted the same 16 patents as in the Motorola case, including US 9,792,007, against Google LLC, accusing foldable and flat smartphones such as Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 7, and Pixel 6 series devices. Per PTAB petition records, trial in the Google Action was scheduled for November 16, 2026.

This case was administratively closed after being consolidated into the lead case 6:23-cv-753-XR. The consolidated cases were dismissed on March 18, 2026.

Monticello Enterprises alleges that "Google Pay" infringes upon the patent's system for completing purchases via a wireless link between a user device and a merchant device.

Security First Innovations sued Google alleging infringement of four data security patents, including the '140 patent, through data-storage protections in Google Cloud. The case was initially filed in the Alexandria Division, transferred intradistrict to the Norfolk Division, and stayed pending Google's IPR petition; the final merits disposition is unverified.

Wildseed Mobile sued Google and YouTube in the Western District of Texas. The case was voluntarily dismissed without prejudice on April 4, 2022.

Wildseed Mobile sued Google and YouTube in the Western District of Texas, alleging infringement of five patents including the '414 patent. The case was voluntarily dismissed on April 4, 2022.

Wildseed Mobile sued Google and related parties in the Western District of Texas involving the '040 patent. The case was voluntarily dismissed on April 4, 2022.

Infringement action by Peter Henrik Pedersen against Google LLC in the Western District of Texas concerning US Patent 6,965,920. The case was terminated.

Samsung initiated a declaratory judgment action against Netlist, alleging non-infringement of US10217523B1 and other patents. Netlist filed counterclaims for infringement against Samsung, Google LLC, and Alphabet, Inc. The case was stayed pending resolution of a related action.

This case is currently active and ongoing.

WAG sued Google and YouTube in W.D. Tex. asserting three streaming-media patents. The case was stayed pending IPR; after the PTAB invalidated the asserted claims and the Federal Circuit affirmed, it resolved in Google's favor.

B.E. Technology, L.L.C. sued Google LLC for infringement of patents, including 9462411, 9462410, and 9462440. The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware granted summary judgment in favor of Google, finding the asserted claims patent ineligible. The case had been stayed pending inter partes review proceedings.

PMC sued Google following ten years of what it described as unsuccessful licensing negotiations. Public records indicate the case was closed on November 12, 2020, though the specific terms of the resolution are not detailed.

Express Mobile, Inc. filed a patent infringement suit against Google LLC in the California Northern District Court. The case was ultimately dismissed.

A federal jury found Google's Play Music service infringed two patents, including 6,199,076, and awarded $15.1 million. However, the presiding judge overturned the verdict, ruling there was insufficient evidence and entering a judgment of no infringement.

The case is referenced in a document from 2024.

Sandpiper CDN, LLC filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Google LLC in the Central District of California.

Proxense, LLC sued Google LLC for patent infringement. The case was dismissed with prejudice in January 2025 via stipulation, indicating Google has taken a license.

Parus's suit against Google was transferred from the Western District of Texas to the Northern District of California and remained active as of mid-2025. The narrative notes a 5:22-cv-07830 docket listing appears to be a duplicate/typographical variant of this case.

Sandpiper CDN, LLC sued Google LLC in the Central District of California; a scheduling order was entered in December 2024. The asserted patents were not confirmed from the available search results, and the narrative does not confirm that 11,838,385 is asserted.

Headwater sued Google asserting a seven-patent set including the '464 patent, targeting Google mobile devices, eSIM-enabled devices, and Google Fi MVNO services. The case was pending with active motion practice.