Shane Michael Johnston

Shane Michael Johnston is an individual who has filed a patent infringement lawsuit. Public records do not identify him as an executive or representative of a company, and searches do not reveal a business entity registered under his name for the purpose of patent licensing or assertion. Available information suggests Johnston is acting as an individual inventor asserting his patent rights.

Johnston does not appear to be involved in the manufacturing or sale of any commercial products or services. He is a non-practicing entity (NPE), a term for individuals or companies that hold patents but do not create products with them. The subject of his litigation focuses on protective athletic gear. His lawsuit is against Guardian Sports, LLC, a company based in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, that designs and sells protective equipment for sports like football, lacrosse, and hockey, including its well-known "Guardian Cap."

With one tracked case as a plaintiff and zero as a defendant, Johnston's patent-litigation posture is that of an entity initiating enforcement activity. The sole case, Shane Michael Johnston v. Guardian Sports LLC, was filed on April 22, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. This is the same state where the defendant, Guardian Sports, is headquartered. There is no available information to suggest litigation funding from third parties.