Whirlpool Corp.

Whirlpool Corporation is a major American multinational manufacturer of home appliances. Founded in 1911 and headquartered in Benton Charter Township, Michigan, the company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker WHR. For its 2025 fiscal year, Whirlpool reported approximately $15.5 billion to $16 billion in annual net sales and employed around 41,000 people globally.

Whirlpool is an operating company that manufactures and markets a wide portfolio of kitchen and laundry appliances. Its iconic brand portfolio includes the flagship Whirlpool brand, as well as KitchenAid, Maytag, JennAir, Amana, InSinkErator, Consul, and Brastemp. The company's products range from refrigerators, washing machines, and cooktops to small appliances like the iconic KitchenAid stand mixer. Whirlpool operates globally with dozens of manufacturing and technology research centers.

As a major manufacturer, Whirlpool is an active participant in patent litigation. The provided data shows the company acting as both a plaintiff and a defendant, indicating it engages in litigation to enforce its own patents and is also a target for infringement suits. The two tracked cases are located in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, a venue known for patent litigation.

The tracked cases illustrate Whirlpool's dual role in patent disputes. The company is listed as a plaintiff in a suit against competitor Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., suggesting an enforcement action between major industry players. Conversely, Whirlpool is a defendant in a 2026 suit brought by Portus Singapore PTE Ltd & Portus Pty Ltd, which is characteristic of an operating company being targeted by a patent assertion entity.