Defendant

Vivion Inc.

1 case as defendant.

Company profile

Vivion Inc. is a privately held distributor of bulk ingredients and chemicals, founded in 1957 by Edward A. Poleselli. The company's headquarters are located in Fort Worth, Texas, with additional distribution centers and offices, including one in San Mateo, California. Vivion Inc. operates as a wholesale supplier, serving a range of industries, including nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, cosmetics, personal care, and agriculture. The company's product portfolio includes vitamins, minerals, amino acids, botanicals, proteins, and various chemical ingredients, along with specialized services such as customized formulation testing and empty capsule solutions. Vivion Inc. is also a member of the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD). While specific employee counts vary across sources, estimates suggest the company employs in the range of 50-200 individuals, with reported annual revenues typically in the $8-$10 million range.

Vivion Inc. operates as an operating company, as evidenced by its business activities as a chemical and ingredient distributor. Its patent litigation posture is defensive, having appeared as a defendant in one tracked case and as a plaintiff in none. This single case, Stingray IP Solutions LLC v. Vivion Inc., was filed on October 24, 2023, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, a venue known for a high volume of patent assertion lawsuits.

The lawsuit against Vivion Inc. was brought by Stingray IP Solutions LLC, which Unified Patents identifies as a Non-Practicing Entity (NPE) or Patent Assertion Entity (PAE). Stingray IP Solutions LLC is an entity of Acacia Research Corporation and has a history of asserting wireless networking intellectual property against various operating companies. Multiple patents asserted by Stingray IP Solutions LLC in other cases have been subject to reexamination proceedings, with some challenged claims facing rejections or being found invalid. The case against Vivion Inc. aligns with Stingray IP Solutions LLC's broader strategy of litigating in the Eastern District of Texas.