The California Institute of Technology v. Zoom Communications, Inc.
Summary
Caltech sues Zoom for allegedly infringing its video compression patents in Zoom's conferencing software.
Summary generated by AI from public docket data. Verify against the original filing before relying on it.
Coverage vs reality meter
Coverage events: 1P · 0D · 2N (7 articles)
Press coverage leans plaintiff-favorable; no court ruling has been classified yet.
Coverage breakdown — the articles behind the meter
1 plaintiff-favorable · 0 defendant-favorable · 6 neutral articles
The meter counts distinct coverage events, not articles: 1 plaintiff · 0 defendant · 2 neutral events — a burst of same-stance coverage counts once, however many outlets ran it.
- Caltech Says Zoom Infringes Videoconferencing Tech PatentLaw360 · 2026-03-03
None classified yet.
Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time
Counsel of record
- Farnan LLPBrian E. Farnan, Michael J. Farnan
- Independent counselDaniel J. Shih, Kalpana Srinivasan
- Richards, Layton & Finger, PAFrederick L. Cottrell , III, Jason James Rawnsley
- Court
- DED
- Docket no.
- 1:26-cv-00214
- Nature of suit
- Patent
- Judge
- William C. Bryson
- Filed
- 2026-03-02
- Last filing
- 2026-07-23
Cause
35:271 Patent Infringement
Entities in this case
Docket entries
- 2026-07-08
No description on file
- 2026-07-08
Case Reassigned to Judge William C. Bryson of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Please include the initials of the Judge (WCB) after the case number on all documents filed.(rlr)
- #82026-05-26
WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by The California Institute of Technology: For Zoom Communications, Inc. waiver sent on 5/25/2026, answer due 7/24/2026. (Farnan, Michael) (Entered: 05/26/2026)
- #72026-05-12
Summons Issued as to Zoom Communications, Inc. on 5/12/2026. (slk) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
- 2026-03-12
No description on file
- 2026-03-12
Pro Hac Vice Attorney Daniel J. Shih for The California Institute of Technology added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (oam)
- 2026-03-12
Pro Hac Vice Attorney Kalpana Srinivasan for The California Institute of Technology added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (oam)
- 2026-03-11
SO ORDERED, re 5 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Kalpana Srinivasan and Daniel J. Shih filed by The California Institute of Technology. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 3/11/2026. (lnb)
- 2026-03-11
No description on file
- #62026-03-10
Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Kalpana Srinivasan and Daniel J. Shih. ( re 5 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Kalpana Srinivasan and Daniel J. Shih )( Payment of $ 100, receipt number ADEDC-4919705).(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
- #52026-03-10
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Kalpana Srinivasan and Daniel J. Shih - filed by The California Institute of Technology. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
- 2026-03-10
No description on file
- 2026-03-04
Case Assigned to Judge Gregory B. Williams. Please include the initials of the Judge (GBW) after the case number on all documents filed. (nms)
- 2026-03-04
No description on file
- #42026-03-02
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by The California Institute of Technology. (lah) (Entered: 03/02/2026)
- #32026-03-02
Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) US 8,316,104 B2. (lah) (Entered: 03/02/2026)
- #22026-03-02
Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (lah) (Entered: 03/02/2026)
- #12026-03-02
COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement with Jury Demand against Zoom Communications, Inc. (Filing fee $405, receipt number ADEDC-4912090) - filed by The California Institute of Technology. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (lah) (Entered: 03/02/2026)
- 2026-03-02
No description on file
- 2026-03-02
No Summons Issued. (lah)
Docket history from CourtListener/RECAP — most recent first.