Compaq Computer Corp

Compaq Computer Corporation, often known simply as Compaq, was an American information technology company founded in Houston, Texas, in 1982. The company rose to prominence as a major player in the personal computing industry, eventually becoming the largest supplier of PC systems globally during the 1990s. In 2002, Compaq was acquired by Hewlett-Packard (HP) for approximately $25 billion. While the Compaq brand continued under HP for a line of lower-end systems, it was largely discontinued by 2013, though it is currently licensed to third parties outside of North America.

Compaq's operations focused on developing, selling, and supporting computers and related products and services. The company was known for producing some of the first IBM PC compatible computers, including its pioneering Compaq Portable, a "luggable" personal computer. Its product lines expanded to include popular desktop computers such as the Deskpro series, laptops like the LTE and Presario, servers (following acquisitions of Tandem Computers and Digital Equipment Corporation), and handheld devices such as the iPAQ.

In terms of patent litigation, Compaq Computer Corp has a posture consistent with a patent assertion entity (PAE) or an intellectual property holding company, rather than an operating company. The entity is recorded as a plaintiff in one tracked case and a defendant in zero cases.

The single tracked litigation involving Compaq Computer Corp is an untitled case where it appears as the plaintiff before the International Trade Commission (ITC). This indicates an assertion of patent rights, likely related to imported goods or technologies, rather than a defense against infringement claims, particularly given that the company ceased to exist as an independent operating entity after its acquisition by HP in 2002.