Sonos, Inc. v. Google LLC
Summary
Sonos sues Google for patent infringement over speaker and audio technology patents.
Summary generated by AI from public docket data. Verify against the original filing before relying on it.
Coverage vs reality meter
Coverage: 35P · 13D · 16N
Press coverage leans plaintiff-favorable; no court ruling has been classified yet.
Coverage breakdown — the headlines behind the meter
35 plaintiff-favorable · 13 defendant-favorable · 16 neutral
- Sonos wins first round in smart speaker patent lawsuit against GoogleThe Music Network · 2026-05-17
- Sonos Secures Appellate Victory Restoring $32.5M Verdict in Patent Battle with Googleorrick.com · 2025-09-05
- CAFC Dodges Key Issues in Reversing District Court Finding for Google on Prosecution LachesIPWatchdog.com · 2025-08-29
- Sonos wins ruling to revive US patent in case against GoogleReuters · 2025-08-28
- Google v. Sonos: Federal Circuit Validates Strategic Patent Continuation Practice (With Limits) - Patently-OPatently-O · 2025-08-28
- Federal Circuit Upholds Mixed ITC Determination Authorizing Google RedesignsIPWatchdog.com · 2024-04-08
- US court allows Google speaker imports in Sonos patent fightReuters · 2024-04-08
- Sonos v. Google : A Decision Based on Ignorance of Patent Law That Must Be OverturnedIPWatchdog.com · 2023-11-02
Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time
Counsel of record
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPClement S. Roberts, Evan David Brewer, Joseph Raymond Kolker
- Lee Sullivan Shea & Smith LLPMatthew J. Sampson , I, Rory Patrick Shea
- Lee Sullivan Shea Smith LLPCole Bradley Richter
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLPElizabeth R Moulton
- Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLPIman Lordgooei, Lindsay M. Cooper, Melissa J Baily +1 more
- Debevoise & Plimpton LLPLana Robins, Lindsay Cooper Hayman
- Quinn Emanuel et alJames Dubois Judah
- Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLPMarc L. Kaplan
- Quinn, Emanuel, Urquhart & Sullivan, LLPNima Hefazi
- Scott, Douglass & McConnico, LLPPaige Arnette Amstutz
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPJeffrey William Nardinelli
- Bird & Bird LLPAnne-Raphaelle Aubry
- Quinn EmanuelJocelyn Ma
- Court
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
- Docket no.
- 3:21-cv-07559
- Nature of suit
- Patent
- Filed
- 2021-09-28
- Last filing
- 2026-06-08
- Terminated
- 2023-10-10
Cause
35:271 Patent Infringement
Entities in this case
Parties
Google LLC Sonos, Inc.
Docket entries
- 2026-03-03
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- 2026-01-16
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- 2025-12-03
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- 2023-04-20
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- 2022-08-26
Electronic filing error. Attorney Elizabeth R Moulton should update the address to the San Francisco location and not Menlo Park. Attorney is reminded to update the ECF account if there's any change of firm name or address. Re:226 Notice of Appearance filed by Sonos, Inc. (mcl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/26/2022)
- 2022-07-25
Electronic filing error. Document not properly linked. [err102]Corrected by Clerk's Office. No further action is necessary. Re:223 Answer to Amended Complaint filed by Google LLC. (mcl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/25/2022)
- 2022-07-15
Electronic filing error. Filer is reminded to include a caption page if the exhibits are filed separately on the docket in future filings. Re:218 Exhibits to an Administrative Motion to File Under Seal filed by Google LLC. (mcl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/15/2022)
- 2022-07-13
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- 2022-05-17
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- 2022-05-03
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- 2022-02-24
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- 2022-02-03
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- 2022-01-13
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- 2022-01-13
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- 2022-01-10
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- 2021-10-12
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Docket history from CourtListener/RECAP — most recent first.