Google LLC v. Sonos, Inc.

Summary

Google sued Sonos for allegedly infringing patents related to audio technology and wireless speaker functionality.

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Cause

15:1126 Patent Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Sonos, Inc. Google LLC

Docket entries

1. #282026-05-12

   CLERKS NOTICE REGARDING LOCATION CHANGE FOR JUDGE ARACELI MARTÍNEZ-OLGUÍNEffective May 26, 2026:Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín's courtroom and chambers will be located at the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building and United States Courthouse, 1301 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 94612.On or after the effective date, all court appearances, filings, and deliveries of chambers copies must be made at the Oakland Courthouse (https://cand.uscourts.gov/about-court/court-locations). For updated scheduling information, please visit https://cand.uscourts.gov/judges/amo/martinez-olguin-araceli.Judge Martínez-Olguín's case assignments will be updated to reflect the correct office assignment (for example: 3:26-cv-00123-AMO will now be 4:26-cv-00123-AMO). (kab-adi, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/12/2026) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

2. 2026-05-12

   No description on file

3. #272026-05-11

   STATUS REPORT / JOINT STATUS REPORT PURSUANT TO DKT. 26 by Google LLC. (Curran, Patrick) (Filed on 5/11/2026) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

4. 2026-05-02

   Set Deadline re: 26 ORDER. Joint Status Report due by 5/11/2026. (jlg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/2/2026)

5. 2026-05-02

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6. #262026-05-01

   ORDER: The parties SHALL file a joint status report informing the Court on the status of the patent proceedings no later than May 11, 2026, and every ninety (90) days thereafter. Signed by Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin on May 1, 2026. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (amolc2, COURTSTAFF) (Filed on 5/1/2026) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

7. 2026-05-01

   No description on file

8. #252025-08-04

   STATUS REPORT (Joint Status Report Pursuant to Dkt. 24) by Google LLC. (Curran, Patrick) (Filed on 8/4/2025) (Entered: 08/04/2025)

9. #242025-06-03

   ORDER re: 23 : The parties represent in their joint status report that the target date in the ongoing 1329 Patent Investigation is 7/7/2025. By 8/4/2025, the parties SHALL submit a joint status report addressing the status of the investigation and proposing next steps for the case. Signed by Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin on June 3, 2025. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (amolc2, COURTSTAFF) (Filed on 6/3/2025) (Entered: 06/03/2025)

10. 2025-06-03

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11. 2024-11-20

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12. 2024-11-05

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13. 2023-05-10

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14. 2023-05-10

    ORDER REASSIGNING CASE.IT IS ORDERED that this case is reassigned to the Honorable Araceli Martinez-Olguin in the San Francisco division for all further proceedings.1. All future filings shall bear the initials AMO immediately after the case number.2. All case management conference dates are vacated and will be reset by the Court.3. All hearing dates presently scheduled are VACATED. However, existing briefing schedules for motions remain unchanged. Motions must be RENOTICED for hearing before Judge Martinez-Olguin by the moving party for a date consistent with the Courts law and motion calendar, but the renoticing of the hearing does not affect the prior briefing schedule. 4. Deadlines for ADR compliance and discovery cutoff remain unchanged. 5. All pretrial conference and trial dates currently set after August 18, 2023, and all other deadlines associated with the case, will remain in place unless otherwise ordered. 6. All pretrial conference and trial dates scheduled on or before August 18, 2023, are vacated. Other pretrial deadlines (e.g., motions in limine, pretrial statements, proposed joint trial exhibits, etc.) will remain in place. The Court will notify the parties when a status conference will be held to schedule a new pretrial conference and trial dates for affected cases. 7. Matters currently referred to a Magistrate Judge will remain before that Magistrate Judge absent further notice. 8. On or before May 31, 2023, the parties shall file a Joint Case Management Statement (separate statements are appropriate if either party is proceeding without counsel). The statement should not exceed ten pages in length and should address all issues outlined in the Standing Order for All Judges of the Northern District. The approved form for such statements can be accessed here. A Joint Case Management Statement is not required in prisoner cases in which the prisoner plaintiff/petitioner is not represented by counsel. IT IS SO ORDERED. Dated: 5/10/2023 FOR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mark B. Busby, Clerk of Court (ecg-adi, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/10/2023)

15. 2022-09-16

    CLERK'S NOTICE OF IMPENDING REASSIGNMENT TO A U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE: The Clerk of this Court will now randomly reassign this case to a District Judge because either (1) a party has not consented to the jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge, or (2) time is of the essence in deciding a pending judicial action for which the necessary consents to Magistrate Judge jurisdiction have not been secured. You will be informed by separate notice of the district judge to whom this case is reassigned. This is a text only docket entry; there is no document associated with this notice. (amk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/16/2022)

16. 2022-09-16

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17. 2022-08-08

    Electronic filing error. Attorney's address in ECF does not agree with Attorney's address listed on Civil Cover sheet; No Divisional Assignment selected on Civil Cover Sheet. Case will not be assigned until appropriate updates are posted. Re:1 Complaint, filed by Google LLC (jrs, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/8/2022)

18. 2022-08-08

    No description on file

19. 2022-08-08

    Electronic filing error. Attorney's address in ECF does not agree with Attorney's address listed on Civil Cover sheet; No Divisional Assignment selected on Civil Cover S heet. Case will not be assigned until appropriate updates are posted. Re: 1 Complaint, filed by Google LLC (jrs, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/8/2022)

20. 2022-08-08

    Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening.Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. Consent/Declination due by 8/22/2022. (jrs, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/8/2022)

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