Tagivan II LLC v. The Walt Disney Company

Summary

Tagivan II LLC is suing Disney and its streaming subsidiaries (ESPN, Hulu, BAMTech, and others) for patent infringement. The lawsuit centers on a patent technology used across Disney's digital distribution and streaming platforms. The case alleges that Disney's streaming services and content delivery systems infringe Tagivan's patented technology.

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Cause

35:271 Patent Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Tagivan II LLC (plaintiff) ESPN, LLC (defendant) Hulu, LLC (defendant) BAMTech, LLC (defendant) Disney Electronic Content, Inc. (defendant) Disney Platform Distribution, Inc. (defendant) Disney DTC LLC (defendant) Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC (defendant) Disney Streaming Services LLC (defendant) Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution LLC (defendant) The Walt Disney Company (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #52026-10-27

   Summons Issued as to BAMTech, LLC on 10/27/2026; Disney DTC LLC on 10/27/2026; Disney Electronic Content, Inc. on 10/27/2026; Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC on 10/27/2026; Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution LLC on 10/27/2026; Disney Platform Distribution, Inc. on 10/27/2026; Disney Streaming Services LLC on 10/27/2026; ESPN, LLC on 10/27/2026; Hulu, LLC on 10/27/2026; The Walt Disney Company on 10/27/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Issued, # 2 Summons Issued, # 3 Summons Issued, # 4 Summons Issued, # 5 Summons Issued, # 6 Summons Issued, # 7 Summons Issued, # 8 Summons Issued, # 9 Summons Issued)(bcd) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

2. #42026-10-27

   Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Other Affiliates Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Koninklijke Philips N.V., and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. for Tagivan II LLC, filed by Tagivan II LLC. (bcd) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

3. #32026-10-27

   Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) US 8,781,001B2; US 10,334,280B2; US 11,570,469B2; US 10,992,953B2. (bcd) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

4. #22026-10-27

   Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (bcd) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

5. #12026-10-27

   COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement filed with Jury Demand against BAMTech, LLC, Disney DTC LLC, Disney Electronic Content, Inc., Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC, Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution LLC, Disney Platform Distribution, Inc., Disney Streaming Services LLC, ESPN, LLC, Hulu, LLC, The Walt Disney Company ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-5098703.) - filed by Tagivan II LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-25, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(bcd) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

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