Netflix, Inc. v. Broadcom Inc.

Summary

Netflix sued Broadcom for infringing patents related to video streaming and semiconductor technology.

Summary generated by AI from public docket data. Verify against the original filing before relying on it.

Coverage vs reality meter

Coverage vs realityPress: plaintiff

Coverage events: 3P · 2D · 3N (8 articles)

Latest ruling: plaintiff (2025-10-24)

Press coverage leans plaintiff-favorable; no court ruling has been classified yet.

Coverage breakdown — the articles behind the meter

3 plaintiff-favorable · 2 defendant-favorable · 3 neutral articles

The meter counts distinct coverage events, not articles: 3 plaintiff · 2 defendant · 3 neutral events — a burst of same-stance coverage counts once, however many outlets ran it.

Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time

Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time▲ plaintiff-favorable▼ defendant-favorable2025-09-29 · coverage 0P / 0D / 1N2025-10-27 · coverage 0P / 1D / 0N2025-12-15 · coverage 1P / 0D / 0N2026-02-16 · coverage 1P / 0D / 1N2026-03-16 · coverage 1P / 1D / 0N2026-06-22 · coverage 0P / 0D / 1NDocketFiled 2025-10-022025-10-24 · ruling · favors plaintiff ORDER granting motion to extend time to file brief [9] filed by Appellant Netflix, Inc. …2026-02-17 · filing · favors plaintiff MODIFIED ENTRY: OPENING BRIEF FILED by Appellant Netflix, Inc. Service: 02/17/2026 by em…2026-05-14 · filing · favors defendant RESPONSE BRIEF FILED by Appellees Broadcom Inc. and VMware LLC. Service: 05/14/2026 by e…Sep 25Feb 26Jun 26filingruling■ plaintiff■ defendantweekly coverage · docket events

Counsel of record

For the plaintiff
For the defendant
Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Docket no.
26-1005
Nature of suit
Patent
Filed
2025-10-02
Last filing
2026-05-14

Entities in this case

Parties

VMWARE LLC BROADCOM INC. NETFLIX, INC.

Docket entries

  1. #152026-05-14

    RESPONSE BRIEF FILED by Appellees Broadcom Inc. and VMware LLC. Service: 05/14/2026 by email. (PENDING COMPLIANCE REVIEW) [1167339] [26-1005] [Steven Rizzi] [Entered: 05/14/2026 05:34 PM]

  2. #142026-03-10

    **TEXT ONLY** ORDER granting motion to extend time to file brief [13] filed by Appellees Broadcom Inc. and VMware LLC. The response brief is due 05/14/2026. Service as of this date by the Clerk of Court. This order has been issued without an attached document and is official and binding. [1152205] [MMA] [Entered: 03/10/2026 10:45 AM]

  3. #132026-03-06

    MOTION of Appellees Broadcom Inc. and VMware LLC to extend the time to 05/14/2026 to file brief. Service: 03/06/2026 by email. [1151702] [26-1005] [Charles Fowler] [Entered: 03/06/2026 03:31 PM]

  4. #122026-02-17

    MODIFIED ENTRY: OPENING BRIEF FILED by Appellant Netflix, Inc. Service: 02/17/2026 by email. Unless ordered otherwise, any responsive deadline runs from the date of service of this brief. See Fed. Cir. R. 31. [1147747] --[Edited 02/24/2026 by MMA - Reason: compliance review complete] [Lauren Dreyer] [Entered: 02/17/2026 04:45 PM]

  5. #112025-10-24

    ORDER granting motion to extend time to file brief [9] filed by Appellant Netflix, Inc. No further extensions of time for the opening brief should be anticipated. The opening brief is due 02/17/2026. Service as of this date by the Clerk of Court. [1123572] [NL] [Entered: 10/24/2025 04:42 PM]

  6. #102025-10-24

    Amended Entry of Appearance for Steven J. Rizzi; Charles E. Fowler, Jr.; Ramy E. Hanna; Christopher McNett as counsel for Appellees Broadcom Inc. and VMware LLC. Service: 10/24/2025 by email. [1123472] [26-1005] [Steven Rizzi] [Entered: 10/24/2025 01:49 PM]

  7. #92025-10-22

    MOTION of Appellant Netflix, Inc. to extend the time to 02/17/2026 to file brief. Service: 10/22/2025 by email. [1122734] [26-1005] [Lauren Dreyer] [Entered: 10/22/2025 12:55 PM]

  8. #82025-10-20

    NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: The submission of Appellees Broadcom Inc. and VMware LLC, Entry of Appearance [5], is not in compliance with the rules of this court (see attached). Compliant document due on 10/27/2025. Service as of this date by the Clerk of Court. [1122032] [MMA] [Entered: 10/20/2025 12:22 PM]

  9. #72025-10-16

    Docketing Statement for the Appellees Broadcom Inc. and VMware LLC. Service: 10/16/2025 by email. [1121602] [26-1005] [Steven Rizzi] [Entered: 10/16/2025 02:35 PM]

  10. #62025-10-16

    Certificate of Interest for Appellees Broadcom Inc. and VMware LLC. Service: 10/16/2025 by email. [1121601] [26-1005] [Steven Rizzi] [Entered: 10/16/2025 02:35 PM]

  11. #52025-10-16

    Entry of Appearance for Steven J. Rizzi; Charles E. Fowler, Jr.; Ramy E. Hanna; Christopher McNett as counsel for Appellees Broadcom Inc. and VMware LLC. Service: 10/16/2025 by email. [1121600] [26-1005] This document is non-compliant. See Doc No. [8] [Steven Rizzi] [Entered: 10/16/2025 02:34 PM]

  12. #42025-10-16

    Docketing Statement for the Appellant Netflix, Inc.. Service: 10/16/2025 by email. [1121587] [26-1005] [Lauren Dreyer] [Entered: 10/16/2025 12:08 PM]

  13. #32025-10-16

    Certificate of Interest for Appellant Netflix, Inc.. Service: 10/16/2025 by email. [1121585] [26-1005] [Lauren Dreyer] [Entered: 10/16/2025 12:07 PM]

  14. #22025-10-16

    Entry of Appearance for Lauren J. Dreyer; Rachael D. Lamkin; Lori Ding as counsel for Appellant Netflix, Inc.. Service: 10/16/2025 by email. [1121583] [26-1005] [Lauren Dreyer] [Entered: 10/16/2025 12:05 PM]

  15. #12025-10-02

    Appeal docketed. Received: 09/26/2025. [1118853]Entry of Appearance due 10/16/2025. Certificate of Interest is due on 10/16/2025. Docketing Statement due 10/16/2025. Appellant's brief is due 12/01/2025. [MMA] [Entered: 10/02/2025 12:57 PM]

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