Yondr, Inc.

Yondr, Inc., commonly known as Yondr, is a private American company headquartered in San Francisco, California, though some sources also mention Los Angeles. Founded in 2014 by Graham Dugoni, Yondr employs an estimated 150-285 individuals.

The company specializes in creating phone-free spaces through its flagship product, the Yondr Pouch. This magnetically locking phone case allows individuals to retain possession of their smartphones while preventing their use in designated areas. Yondr's solutions are utilized across various environments, including live music concerts, schools, courtrooms, and workplaces, to reduce distractions and prevent unauthorized photography or recording. The company also offers policy consultation, operational planning, and training for implementing phone-free zones, and provides a "Yondr Home Tray" for personal device management.

Yondr, Inc. exhibits a mixed patent litigation posture, acting as both a defendant and, to a lesser extent, a plaintiff in patent disputes. The company has been named as a defendant in two tracked cases and as a plaintiff in one case, suggesting it primarily defends against assertions while also engaging in enforcement. This includes involvement in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, a venue often favored by patent plaintiffs, and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

Notable litigation includes "Yondr, Inc. v. Be Smarter, LLC et al." in the Western District of Texas and "BE Smarter LLC et al. v. Yondr Inc." before the PTAB, indicating a direct dispute between these entities. Additionally, Yondr, Inc. was a defendant in "Win Elements LLC v. Yondr, Inc." in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The company holds patents related to its core technology, such as U.S. Patent No. 9,819,788 for a "System and apparatus for selectively limiting user control of an electronic device."