Hewlett-Packard (HP)

HP Inc., commonly known as HP, is an American multinational information technology company headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The company was officially formed in November 2015 when the original Hewlett-Packard Company, founded in 1939, split into two separate publicly traded entities. HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) is the legal successor, retaining the personal systems and printing businesses, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) focuses on enterprise products and services. As of 2025-2026, HP Inc. reports approximately 55,000 to 58,000 employees and had an annual revenue of approximately $55.3 billion in fiscal year 2025, with a market capitalization around $19 billion as of April 2026.

HP Inc. develops and provides a wide array of hardware components, software, and related services for consumers and businesses. Its major product lines include personal computers such as laptops and desktops (e.g., Pavilion, Envy, Omen, Pro, Elite series), printers (DeskJet, OfficeJet, LaserJet, Envy series), scanners, monitors, and accessories. The company also offers 3D printing services and various subscriptions and solutions like HP Instant Ink and HP All-In Plan.

In terms of patent litigation, HP Inc. primarily operates as a defendant. The provided case data indicates one tracked instance where Hewlett-Packard (HP) was a defendant. This aligns with the typical posture of an operating company facing patent assertions. The single tracked case, General Video LLC v. Hewlett-Packard (HP), was filed in the Eastern District of Texas, a venue frequently chosen by plaintiffs in patent litigation.

The sole tracked case, General Video LLC v. Hewlett-Packard (HP), was initiated on August 30, 2024, in the Texas Eastern District Court, where HP Inc. is listed as the defendant. This case reflects HP's position as a large operating company that, like many in the technology sector, faces patent infringement claims.