Defendant

TCL Industries Holdings Co., Ltd.

9 cases as defendant.

Cases
9
Active
7
2 closed
Filed
2024–2026
Top venue
E D Tex Judge Rodney Gilstrap
2 cases

Company profile

TCL INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS CO., LTD. is a Chinese private electronics company headquartered in Huizhou, Guangdong, China. It was established in 2019 as part of a major corporate restructuring that split the broader TCL Corporation (founded in 1981) into two main entities: TCL Technology Group Corporation and TCL Industries Holdings. TCL Industries Holdings is a subsidiary of TCL Technology Group Corporation and serves as the controlling shareholder for publicly listed companies such as TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd. As of 2024, TCL Industries achieved operating revenue of CNY150.03 billion and had a dedicated team of over 8,800 R&D personnel. As of May 2023, the company had more than 40,000 employees.

The company focuses on smart terminal products and services, offering a comprehensive range of intelligent technology products globally. Its major product lines include consumer electronics such as televisions, mobile phones, air conditioners, washing machines, and refrigerators. TCL Industries also develops smart home security products like smart locks and cameras, and is involved in smart glasses and photovoltaic businesses. In 2024, TCL TV's global market share in shipment ranked among the top two, and TCL Mini LED TV's global market share in shipment ranked first.

TCL INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS CO., LTD. has a litigation posture consistent with an operating company defending against patent assertions. The company is listed as a defendant in its single tracked case. The case, Bishop Display Tech LLC v. TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd. et al., was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, a venue known for patent plaintiff activity. This aligns with the company's extensive operations in consumer electronics and display technologies.

Filing activity

2024: 1 case'242025: 1 case'252026: 7 cases7'26
Cases filed per year naming TCL Industries Holdings Co., Ltd. as defendant.

Flexiworld Technologies, Inc. v. TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd. et al.

newly filed
Docket:
2:2026cv00229
Filed:
2026-03-20
Patents:10761791

Flexiworld filed suit against TCL entities in the Eastern District of Texas before Judge Gilstrap; summons returned executed in April 2026. The docket summary retrieved did not show which specific patents are asserted, so inclusion of the '791 patent is unconfirmed.

Flexiworld Technologies, Inc. v. TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd. et al.

pending
Docket:
2:26-cv-00229
Filed:
2026-03-20
Patents:8332521

Pending Flexiworld action in E.D. Texas asserting the '521 Patent against TCL entities. Accused products include TCL smart TVs, soundbars/speakers, headphones, and phones; complaint analysis indicates claims 7 and 12. Defendants waived service in April 2026.

Flexiworld Technologies, Inc. v. TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd. et al.

pending
Docket:
2:26-cv-00229
Filed:
2026-03-20
Patents:11029903

Flexiworld sued TCL entities in E.D. Tex. The case is listed as involving the '903 patent; the retrieved complaint text did not itemize asserted patents. Accused products include TCL smart TVs, soundbars/speakers, headphones, and mobile phones. Docket activity through April 16, 2026.

Flexiworld Technologies, Inc. v. TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd. et al.

open / pending
Docket:
2:26-cv-00229
Filed:
2026-03-20

Flexiworld Technologies filed a pending suit against TCL entities asserting at least claim 15 of the '871 patent plus a claim of US10841798. The accused products include TCL smart TVs, soundbars/speakers, headphones, and mobile phones with wireless discovery/connection for streaming audio and video.

Flexiworld Technologies, Inc. v. TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd. et al.

pending
Docket:
2:26-cv-00229
Court:
E.D. Tex.
Filed:
2026-03-20
Patents:9836259

Flexiworld filed suit against TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd., TCL Industries Holdings Co., Ltd., and TCL Technology Group Corp., alleging willful infringement based on a notice letter mailed 2021-10-14 and accusing a broad range of TCL consumer electronics (TVs). The case is pending. The narrative links 9836259 to this case only at the family level, not by independent confirmation.

Flexiworld Technologies, Inc. v. TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd. et al.

pending
Docket:
2:26-cv-00229
Filed:
2026-03-20
Patents:9042811

Pending Flexiworld action against TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd., TCL Industries Holdings Co., Ltd., and TCL Technology Group Corp. in the Eastern District of Texas. The complaint asserts claims 1, 2, 6, and 8 of US 9,042,811 against the Accused TVs. Waiver of service was returned executed as to all defendants and defendants' counsel appeared.

Flexiworld Technologies, Inc. v. TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd. et al.

pending
Docket:
2:26-cv-00229
Filed:
2026-03-20
Patents:7318086

Flexiworld Technologies sued TCL entities in E.D. Tex.; waivers of service returned April 2026 and attorney appearances filed. Narrative did not identify specific asserted patents or 7,318,086 in this case.

VideoLabs, Inc. v. TCL Technology Group Corporation et al.

dismissed with prejudice; closed
Docket:
2:25-cv-00161-JRG-RSP
Filed:
2025-02-10
Terminated:
2025-11-14

VideoLabs sued TCL entities for infringement of seven patents, including the '027 patent, accusing the infrastructure and equipment comprising TCL's TCLtv+ service, with at least independent claim 10 of the '027 patent asserted. The case was dismissed with prejudice and closed by order entered November 14, 2025.

Maxell, Ltd. v. TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd. (f/k/a TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings Ltd.) et al.

terminated (settlement)
Docket:
337-TA-1420
Filed:
2024-08-22
Terminated:
2025-09-18

Section 337 investigation brought by Maxell against TCL group entities asserting U.S. Patent 10,958,971 and other patents. Following partial terminations, the ALJ granted a joint motion to terminate the entire investigation on settlement; the Commission declined review in Sept. 2025.