Defendant
1 case as defendant.
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM), commonly known as IBM or "Big Blue," is a publicly traded multinational technology company headquartered in Armonk, New York. Founded in 1911 as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company, it is one of the world's oldest and largest technology firms. The company trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker IBM. As of early 2026, IBM's market capitalization was over $200 billion, with annual revenues in the range of $68 billion. It employs approximately 264,000 to 300,000 people globally.
IBM operates as an integrated technology and services provider with a focus on hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence (AI). Its major business segments include software, consulting, and infrastructure. The company's offerings include a wide array of products and services such as the Watson AI platform, Red Hat software for hybrid cloud environments, data and analytics solutions, cybersecurity, and IT consulting services. IBM also continues to manufacture and sell computer hardware, including its iconic mainframe systems and data storage products.
As a major technology operator, IBM is frequently a target in patent litigation. The company's patent-litigation posture, based on the provided data, is that of an operating company defending its products and services. The single tracked case shows IBM as a defendant, not a plaintiff, which is typical for a large technology firm. This suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, a venue known for patent litigation.
The notable tracked case is Virtamove Corp. v. International Business Machines Corp. In this suit, filed in 2025, IBM was accused of infringing patents related to software containerization technology. The accused products include IBM's cloud and container management platforms, such as IBM Cloud and IBM Cloud Code Engine. This litigation is part of a broader campaign by Virtamove, which has also sued other major technology companies over the same patents.
Lawsuits against IBM and HPE were consolidated in April 2024. As of October 2025, Virtamove and IBM were in the process of finalizing a settlement.