Reolink Digital Technology Co., Ltd.

Reolink Digital Technology Co., Ltd. is a privately held company founded in 2009 that specializes in security and surveillance technology. While its official website indicates a 2009 founding, corporate registrations in different regions may show other dates. The company is reported to have headquarters in Hong Kong, with significant operations in Shenzhen, China. Some business data providers report a U.S. headquarters. Reolink is owned by its founder, Colin Lau. Its estimated annual revenue is in the range of $45 million to $100 million, with an employee count between 100 and 500.

Reolink designs and manufactures a wide range of video surveillance products for both consumer and business markets. Its major product lines include battery-powered cameras, Power over Ethernet (PoE) IP cameras, Wi-Fi security cameras, 4G cellular-enabled cameras, and dual-lens cameras offering panoramic views. The company also produces Network Video Recorders (NVRs), video doorbells, and related accessories such as solar panels. Reolink's business model focuses on providing affordable, do-it-yourself (DIY) security systems that users can monitor via mobile and desktop applications.

Based on its litigation history, Reolink is an operating company that defends against patent infringement claims. The company has been a defendant in one tracked U.S. patent case and has not been a plaintiff. This posture is typical of a technology manufacturer being targeted by a patent assertion entity. The single tracked case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, a popular venue for patent litigation.

The lawsuit against Reolink was filed in 2022 by Portus Singapore Pte Ltd. Public records and reporting on other lawsuits show that Portus Singapore and its affiliate, Portus Pty Ltd, are non-practicing entities (NPEs) that acquire and assert patents related to network communications and smart home technology. Portus has filed similar infringement lawsuits against numerous other technology companies, including Samsung, LG, and August Home, often asserting patents related to network gateway and communication systems fundamental to IoT devices.