Home Depot Product Authority LLC is a subsidiary of The Home Depot, Inc., an American multinational home improvement retail corporation. The Home Depot, Inc., often referred to as The Home Depot, was founded on February 6, 1978, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is a component of the DJIA, S&P 100, and S&P 500. As of fiscal year 2026, The Home Depot reported annual revenue of approximately $164.68 billion and employed around 470,100 associates. Its market capitalization was $317 billion as of May 27, 2026. Home Depot Product Authority LLC itself was formed in Georgia on December 2, 2002.
The Home Depot, Inc. operates as the world's largest home improvement retailer, offering tools, construction products, home appliances, and various services. Its extensive product range includes lumber and building materials, paint and supplies, flooring, kitchen and bath appliances, hardware, and garden supplies, with over 35,000 items in stores and more than a million products available online. Beyond retail sales, the company provides installation services, tool and equipment rentals, and home improvement consultations. The company operates over 2,300 stores across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
In terms of patent litigation, Home Depot Product Authority LLC primarily acts as an operating company defending against intellectual property assertions. The company has been named as a defendant in one tracked case and has not initiated any suits as a plaintiff. This posture aligns with an operating entity being targeted by patent assertion efforts.
The single tracked case, Intellectual Ventures I LLC et al. v. Home Depot International Inc. et al., was filed in the Texas Western District Court on July 23, 2025. This case involves Intellectual Ventures, known as a prominent non-practicing entity (NPE) or patent assertion entity, further indicating that Home Depot Product Authority LLC is in a defensive litigation position. The suit also names Home Depot International Inc., another subsidiary, as a defendant.