Defendant
2 cases as defendant.
Lindsay Albanese is a private, self-funded brand established in 2018 by its namesake founder, Lindsay Albanese, a fashion stylist, entrepreneur, and inventor. While a specific headquarters is not publicly listed, Albanese's professional background and business activities are primarily associated with the Los Angeles, California area. The company's profitability within two years of launch was noted in 2021, but specific revenue or employee figures are not publicly disclosed.
The company specializes in "serviceable style" products, offering innovative accessories designed to simplify daily life and provide practical solutions. Its flagship product is the TOPTOTE, a patented hat clip, which gained early success at retailers like Nordstrom. The product line has expanded to include other accessories such as laptop clutches and two-sided travel laundry bags. Lindsay Albanese herself maintains a public profile as a celebrity stylist, TV personality, and social media influencer, providing guidance on fashion, career, and business. She also founded "The Fileist," a marketplace showcasing solution-centric products created by women.
In terms of patent litigation, Lindsay Albanese operates as a defending entity, with two tracked cases appearing as a defendant and none as a plaintiff. This posture is consistent with an operating company defending against allegations of patent infringement rather than asserting its own portfolio.
The company is currently involved in two notable cases: Klipsta Pty Limited v. Lindsay Albanese, which commenced on December 19, 2024, at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and Shenzhen City Sanhu Technology Co., Ltd. v. Lindsay Albanese et al., filed on November 1, 2023, in the California Central District Court. These cases suggest patent disputes related to the company's product offerings, potentially challenging the validity of its patents at the PTAB and defending against infringement claims in district court.
Klipsta Pty Limited filed an Inter Partes Review against Lindsay Albanese concerning patent 10413047. The petition was instituted on July 10, 2025, with the Patent Owner declining to present claims and defenses, opting to accept the Board's final written decision.
This case was filed by Shenzhen City Sanhu Technology Co., Ltd. against Lindsay Albanese and Hats On LLC, having been transferred from the Eastern District of New York. It was voluntarily dismissed without prejudice on June 6, 2024, preserving the plaintiff's right to refile.