Krueger International Inc

Krueger International, Inc., commonly known as KI, is a privately held, employee-owned contract furniture manufacturer founded in 1941. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the company has approximately 3,000 employees. Originally founded as Krueger Metal Products, Inc. to produce metal folding chairs, the company is now a major supplier of furniture and movable wall systems to the education, healthcare, government, and corporate markets.

KI's product portfolio includes a wide range of commercial furnishings, such as ergonomic and office seating, flexible furniture systems, adjustable-height desks, tables, and storage cabinets. The company also manufactures auditorium and lecture hall seating, furniture for residence halls, and wall systems. KI serves its markets through direct sales representatives, architects, interior designers, and furniture dealers.

As a litigant, Krueger International is an operating company enforcing its intellectual property. The company's sole tracked case is as a plaintiff. This suit, Krueger International Inc v. Aloft Media LLC, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, where KI is headquartered. This pattern is inconsistent with that of a non-practicing entity (NPE).

The case against Aloft Media LLC appears to be a defensive action. Aloft Media has been identified by Unified Patents as a non-practicing entity and an affiliate of Oso IP, LLC. It has been involved in multiple patent assertion campaigns related to website technology. Krueger International's lawsuit seeks a declaratory judgment of non-infringement, invalidity, and unenforceability regarding patents asserted by Aloft Media.