Supercell Oy

Supercell Oy is a Finnish mobile game development company headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. Founded on May 14, 2010, the company operates as a subsidiary of Chinese conglomerate Tencent Holdings, which acquired an 81.4% stake in 2016 for approximately €8.4 billion (or $10.2 billion USD). As of late 2025, Supercell has approximately 890 employees globally, with reported revenue of €2.65 billion in 2025.

Supercell specializes in developing freemium mobile games that are available on both iOS and Android platforms. Their portfolio includes several globally popular titles such as Hay Day, Clash of Clans, Boom Beach, Clash Royale, and Brawl Stars. These games are designed for long-term player engagement and generate revenue through in-game microtransactions.

The company's patent litigation posture indicates it acts as an operating company defending against patent assertion entities (PAEs). All two tracked cases list Supercell Oy as a defendant, with zero cases as a plaintiff. These cases are concentrated in the Eastern District of Texas, a venue known for patent litigation.

Both tracked cases, "Headwater Research LLC v. Supercell Oy," were filed in the Texas Eastern District Court on September 18, 2025. Headwater Research LLC is known for patent litigation, having won substantial verdicts against other major technology companies like Verizon and Samsung, typically involving patents related to mobile device technology.