Cedarwood Ventures, Inc. v. Google LLC
Active- Filed:
- 2026-05-06
The lawsuit alleges that the Android Auto feature on Google Pixel phones infringes on three patents.
Defendant
22 cases as defendant.
Google LLC is a multinational technology company founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, it operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of its parent company, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL, GOOG). As Alphabet's largest subsidiary, Google is a significant financial contributor, with Alphabet reporting annual revenues exceeding $400 billion and employing over 180,000 people.
Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including its core search engine, online advertising technologies, cloud computing (Google Cloud), and a wide range of software and hardware. Its major product lines include the Android mobile operating system, the Chrome web browser, Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) for productivity, and consumer hardware such as Pixel smartphones, Nest home devices, and Fitbit wearables. YouTube, a video-sharing platform, is also a key Google property. A substantial portion of the company's revenue is generated through online advertising.
The company's patent litigation history shows it is primarily a defendant, a common posture for a large operating company. Of the eight tracked cases, Google is the defendant in seven. These suits are frequently filed in plaintiff-friendly jurisdictions like the Western District of Texas. The plaintiffs in these cases are often non-practicing entities (NPEs) or patent assertion entities. For example, Malikie Innovations Limited acquired a large patent portfolio from BlackBerry and has sued multiple technology companies. Similarly, VB Assets LLC was formed to license and enforce patents from the voice technology pioneer VoiceBox Technologies.
Notable recent cases include a suit from Cedarwood Ventures Inc. concerning automated messaging technology in Android Auto. Another case involves Athena Security Inc., a developer of weapons detection and visitor management systems. The single instance of Google as a plaintiff in the provided data is a case against K. Mizra LLC, filed in the Northern District of California. The various suits against Google cover a range of its technologies, from mobile device features and voice assistants to advertising technology, reflecting its broad operational footprint.
The lawsuit alleges that the Android Auto feature on Google Pixel phones infringes on three patents.
The accused products include Google's cloud services, such as its VPN, computing instances, and security operations, as well as the physical switches used in its data centers.
The infringement claim covers Google's AI assistants, like Gemini and Google Assistant, and voice search features in Google and YouTube. The accusation extends to the entire ecosystem supporting these services, including the hardware, operating systems, apps, and AI models that run them.
This district court case is part of a broader legal offensive by Headwater Research against several technology companies. The case is currently ongoing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This case is currently active and ongoing.
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.