DISH DBS Corporation et al. v. Videon Labs, Inc.

This patent infringement suit is part of a broad litigation campaign by a major satellite and streaming television provider, DISH, against a video technology company, Videon Labs. The plaintiffs, DISH DBS Corporation and its affiliate DISH Technologies L.L.C., are operating companies that run the DISH satellite TV service and the Sling TV over-the-top (OTT) streaming service. DISH Technologies is the intellectual property and technology development arm of DISH Network, a subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation. The defendant, Videon Labs, Inc., is a Pennsylvania-based technology company that develops and sells hardware and software for live video streaming, including its LiveEdge® cloud platform and EdgeCaster encoding devices. The lawsuit alleges that Videon's products and services, which are used to encode and stream video content, infringe on DISH's U.S. Patent No. 11,677,798 B2, titled "Systems and methods for providing out-of-sequence media segments for adaptive bitrate streaming." The patent generally relates to technology for optimizing the quality of video streams by managing how data segments are delivered to the viewer.

The case is proceeding in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah (Case No. 2:24-cv-00066) and has been assigned to District Judge Dale A. Kimball and Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett. The choice of venue is noteworthy, as DISH has filed numerous other recent lawsuits asserting its streaming patents in Utah, suggesting a deliberate forum choice. The District of Utah has adopted its own local patent rules designed to manage complex patent cases, and DISH's familiarity with this court may be a strategic advantage. The company has previously been a defendant in high-stakes patent litigation in Utah, including a case involving its "Autohop" feature where a $469 million jury verdict against DISH was ultimately overturned by the judge.

This litigation is significant as part of a wide-ranging enforcement effort by DISH against numerous players in the streaming video industry, including direct competitors like fuboTV and various technology providers. The specific patent-in-suit, the '798 patent, has also been the subject of a parallel challenge at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Another DISH defendant, Aylo Freesites, filed a petition for inter partes review (IPR) seeking to invalidate the patent. However, in a key victory for DISH, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) denied the institution of that IPR in August 2024, strengthening the patent's standing in this and other district court cases. The outcome of the Videon Labs case and DISH's broader campaign could have significant implications for the competitive landscape of the OTT streaming and video encoding market.

Key Legal Developments in DISH v. Videon Labs

As of May 8, 2026, the patent infringement litigation between DISH and Videon Labs is in its early stages. The case was initiated in January 2024, and proceedings are ongoing in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah.

Filing and Initial Pleadings (2024)

2024-01-26: Complaint Filed
DISH DBS Corporation and DISH Technologies L.L.C. (collectively, "DISH") filed a patent infringement complaint against Videon Labs, Inc. The suit asserts that Videon Labs infringes U.S. Patent No. 11,677,798 B2, titled "Method and system for providing trick play functionality for adaptive bit rate streaming." This patent is part of a larger portfolio of DISH patents related to adaptive bitrate (ABR) streaming technology that DISH has asserted in other litigation.

At present, public docket tracking services and legal news outlets have not provided detailed information regarding Videon Labs' answer to the complaint or whether any counterclaims have been filed. Information regarding the specific Videon Labs products accused of infringement is also not yet publicly available.

Parallel Proceedings

There are currently no known Inter Partes Review (IPR) or Post-Grant Review (PGR) proceedings filed at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) challenging the validity of the 11,677,798 patent.

Current Status

The case remains in the initial stages before the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah. No significant pre-trial motions, claim construction hearings, or trial dates have been set or reported. The litigation is considered ongoing, and further developments in pleadings, discovery, and motion practice are expected as the case progresses.

Plaintiffs' Counsel of Record

Based on a review of the docket for DISH DBS Corporation et al. v. Videon Labs, Inc., Case No. 2:24-cv-00066 (D. Utah), and other publicly available information, the following attorneys represent the plaintiffs DISH DBS Corporation and DISH Technologies L.L.C.

The legal team is comprised of local counsel from Salt Lake City and a team of patent litigators from the national firm Baker Botts L.L.P., who have a history of representing DISH in intellectual property disputes.

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Lead Counsel (Appearing Pro Hac Vice)

• Name: G. Hopkins Guy, III

  • Role: Lead Counsel
  • Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Palo Alto, CA)
  • Noteworthy Experience: A senior IP partner, Guy has represented DISH in multiple patent infringement cases and was recognized by the Daily Journal as one of California's "Leading Intellectual Property Litigators".

• Name: Ali Dhanani

  • Role: Lead Counsel
  • Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Houston, TX)
  • Noteworthy Experience: Dhanani has significant experience defending media and telecommunication companies like DISH in patent cases related to set-top boxes and over-the-top media delivery.

• Name: Kurt Pankratz

  • Role: Lead Counsel
  • Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Dallas, TX)
  • Noteworthy Experience: As a first-chair trial lawyer and Chair of the Dallas IP Department for Baker Botts, Pankratz has secured major victories for clients, including a directed verdict for a leading media company that eliminated billions in potential exposure.

• Name: Jamie R. Lynn

  • Role: Lead Counsel
  • Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P. (Washington, D.C.)
  • Noteworthy Experience: Lynn's practice focuses on complex patent litigation involving satellite communications and set-top box technology, and he has represented DISH before the International Trade Commission (ITC).

Local Counsel

• Name: Brent O. Hatch
  • Role: Local Counsel
  • Firm: Hatch Law Group, P.C. (Salt Lake City, UT)
  • Noteworthy Experience: A seasoned Salt Lake City litigator with extensive experience in intellectual property and complex commercial litigation, Hatch has been recognized by Super Lawyers for over a decade.

Note on Appearances: Notices for pro hac vice admission for G. Hopkins Guy III, Ali Dhanani, and Kurt Pankratz were filed on January 25, 2024, according to the case docket. Brent Hatch filed a "Notice of Related Cases" on behalf of the plaintiffs on February 15, 2024, confirming his role as local counsel. This same team from Baker Botts has represented DISH in other recent patent litigation, including related cases in the District of Utah and the District of Delaware.

Counsel for Defendant Videon Labs, Inc.

As of May 8, 2026, attorneys from the intellectual property firm Workman Nydegger have appeared on behalf of defendant Videon Labs, Inc.

Lead Counsel

• Name: David R. Wright
• Role: Lead Counsel
• Firm: Workman Nydegger
• Office Location: Salt Lake City, UT
• Note: Wright has an extensive practice in complex intellectual property litigation, including patent infringement cases, and has been selected to Super Lawyers for intellectual property litigation annually since 2009.

Of Counsel

• Name: Alexander J.A.M. van der Wolk

• Role: Of Counsel

• Firm: Workman Nydegger

• Office Location: Salt Lake City, UT

• Note: His practice focuses on patent and trademark litigation in a variety of technical fields. Further specific case experience is not publicly detailed.

• Name: Matthew C. Barthalow

• Role: Of Counsel

• Firm: Workman Nydegger

• Office Location: Salt Lake City, UT

• Note: Barthalow is an experienced patent attorney whose career has focused on helping clients obtain and protect patent rights, including support in litigation.

• Name: Brent T. Winder

• Role: Of Counsel

• Firm: Workman Nydegger

• Office Location: Salt Lake City, UT

• Note: Winder's practice includes patent litigation and counseling. Details of specific past cases are not prominently available.

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Disclaimer: This information is based on publicly available court records and other online sources as of the date of this report. The legal team composition may change as the case progresses.