Intellectual Ventures II LLC v. GoPro, Inc.

Intellectual Ventures II LLC (IV II) has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against GoPro, Inc. in the Texas Western District Court. IV II is a subsidiary of Intellectual Ventures, a well-known private equity company specializing in the development and licensing of intellectual property, frequently described as a Non-Practicing Entity (NPE) or "patent troll." The company's business model involves acquiring large patent portfolios and then monetizing them through licensing agreements or litigation, often asserting patents against established operating companies across various industries. GoPro, Inc., the defendant, is an American technology company primarily engaged in designing and manufacturing action cameras, mounts, accessories, and developing related mobile applications and video-editing software. While specific accused products for this case are not readily identified in public summaries, the nature of GoPro's business suggests the alleged infringement likely pertains to its action cameras or associated technologies.

The sole patent asserted in this litigation is U.S. Patent No. 7,916,180, titled "Multiple Field Of View Digital Cameras." This patent generally describes digital camera systems and methods capable of simultaneously acquiring image data through multiple channels, each having a different field of view (FOV). The system includes a processing component configured to independently control data acquisition from these channels and combine the data to produce a high-resolution image.

The case is proceeding in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, which has been a prominent venue for patent litigation, particularly under Judge Alan D. Albright in the Waco Division. This district is favored by many patent plaintiffs for its fast-paced dockets, specialized local patent rules, and a judge experienced in intellectual property matters. Though recent changes in July 2022 randomized judge assignments for patent cases filed in the Waco Division, the Western District of Texas remains a significant battleground for patent disputes. This case is notable as it continues Intellectual Ventures' pattern of asserting patents against major technology companies and highlights the ongoing trend of NPE litigation in key patent venues.

Intellectual Ventures II LLC filed a patent infringement lawsuit against GoPro, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas (case number 6:24-cv-00188) on February 28, 2024. The lawsuit involves U.S. Patent No. 7,916,180. The case is currently pending.

Key legal developments to date are limited in publicly accessible records, given the relatively recent filing date and the common practice of detailed docket information being behind paywalls (e.g., PACER).

• Filing & Initial Pleadings:
  • Complaint: Intellectual Ventures II LLC filed its complaint for patent infringement against GoPro, Inc. on February 28, 2024, in the Western District of Texas. Detailed information regarding GoPro's answer or any counterclaims is not readily available through public web searches.
• Pre-trial Motions of Substance:
  • As of May 31, 2026, publicly available information does not detail any substantive pre-trial motions such as motions to dismiss, transfer, stay pending IPR, or for summary judgment in this specific case.
• Claim Construction (Markman) Outcomes:
  • There is no public record indicating that the case has reached the claim construction (Markman) stage or that any Markman order has been issued.
• Discovery Milestones:
  • Specific strategic discovery milestones are not publicly detailed in available search results.
• Trial Events, Verdict, and Post-Trial Motions:
  • Given the case was filed in February 2024, it has not yet proceeded to trial, verdict, or post-trial motions.
• Settlement, Dismissal, Judgment, or Appeal – Final Disposition or Present Posture:
  • The case remains active and pending in the Western District of Texas. There has been no public announcement of a settlement, dismissal, or judgment.
• Parallel PTAB IPR/PGR Proceedings:
  • A search of the USPTO's Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) records did not reveal any active or concluded Inter Partes Review (IPR) or Post-Grant Review (PGR) proceedings concerning U.S. Patent No. 7,916,180.

Identifying the counsel of record for Intellectual Ventures II LLC in Intellectual Ventures II LLC v. GoPro, Inc. (6:24-cv-00188) requires reviewing the initial filings in the case, typically the complaint and any notices of appearance. As of the current date (May 31, 2026), publicly available detailed docket information directly for this specific case and counsel appearances is limited without direct PACER access.

However, based on Intellectual Ventures II LLC's history of patent litigation, certain firms and attorneys frequently represent them in similar matters. For instance, in Intellectual Ventures II LLC v. FedEx Corporation (2019), Kevin Kent McNish and Alan Kellman of Desmarais LLP represented Intellectual Ventures II LLC. Additionally, Intellectual Ventures entities have previously been represented by firms such as Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Irell & Manella, LLP in other patent infringement suits.

Without direct access to the docket for Intellectual Ventures II LLC v. GoPro, Inc. case number 6:24-cv-00188, specific counsel appearances cannot be definitively confirmed. Therefore, I cannot provide the precise names, roles, firms, office locations, or relevant experience for the attorneys representing Intellectual Ventures II LLC in this particular case at this time.

The counsel of record representing GoPro, Inc. in Intellectual Ventures II LLC v. GoPro, Inc., case number 6:24-cv-00188 in the Texas Western District Court, has not been definitively identified through public web searches of court dockets and legal news. Specific attorney appearance filings for this particular case were not found in the search results.

However, based on publicly available information regarding GoPro's legal team and its representation in other patent litigation matters, the following context can be provided:

• Jason Stephen
  • Role: Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary (in-house)
  • Firm: GoPro, Inc., San Mateo, California.
  • Note: Stephen has held various in-house legal roles at GoPro since November 2015, ascending to Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary in February 2026. While he oversees GoPro's legal department, external litigation counsel typically handle patent infringement lawsuits.

In other patent infringement cases, GoPro has previously been represented by prominent patent litigation firms:

• Alston & Bird LLP

  • Notable Attorneys (in other GoPro patent cases): John Haynes (Partner, Atlanta office), Michelle Clark (Partner, San Francisco office), and Phil Ducker (Partner).
  • Note: Alston & Bird recently secured a complete defense victory for GoPro in a separate, decade-long patent infringement case in the Northern District of California. Michelle Clark notably argued a successful post-trial motion for judgment as a matter of law in that case.

• Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

  • Note: Quinn Emanuel has represented GoPro in patent infringement actions, including obtaining summary judgment for GoPro in Contour IP Holding, LLC v. GoPro, Inc., et al. (N.D. Cal. 2022), where the asserted patents were found invalid.

While it is plausible that attorneys from Alston & Bird, Quinn Emanuel, or another specialized patent litigation firm are representing GoPro in the Intellectual Ventures II LLC case, their specific appearances for case 6:24-cv-00188 have not been publicly disclosed through the conducted searches.