IP lawsuits in VAED

Federal patent, copyright, and trademark lawsuits filed in VAED, tracked by IP Feed — newest first, each with an AI summary and the Coverage-vs-Reality meter.

  1. ActivePatentVAED2026-08-26
    Outleads Inc. v. Salesforce, Inc.

    Outleads Inc. is asking the court in the Eastern District of Virginia for a declaratory judgment that it does not infringe a Salesforce patent. Outleads brought the case; Salesforce is the patent holder and defendant.

  2. ActivePatentVAED2026-08-21
    Perrone Robotics, Inc. v. Tesla, Inc. PLEASE FILE IN THIS CASE ONLY! DO NOT FILE IN MEMBER CASES.

    Perrone Robotics sues Tesla for allegedly infringing its robotics patents.

  3. ClosedPatentVAED2026-08-19
    Valtrus Innovations Limited v. Sabey Data Center Properties LLC

    Valtrus Innovations is suing Sabey Data Center Properties over patent infringement. The case involves a patent related to data center technology or operations. Valtrus claims Sabey has infringed its patented technology, likely in connection with data center design, infrastructure, or management systems.

  4. ActivePatentVAED2026-08-19
    Valtrus Innovations Limited v. Sabey Data Center Properties LLC

    Valtrus Innovations Limited and Key Patent Innovations Limited are suing Sabey Data Center Properties LLC for patent infringement in federal court. The lawsuit centers on patent claims under 35 U.S.C. § 271, though the specific patent at issue is not identified in the available case information. The case was filed in the Eastern District of Virginia.

  5. ActivePatentVAED2026-08-13
    BitHarmony LLC v. Amazon.com, Inc.

    BitHarmony sues Amazon for allegedly infringing its patents in music or audio technology services.

  6. ActivePatentVAED2026-08-04
    Marvel Technology (China) Co. Ltd. v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

    Chinese tech company Marvel Technology is suing unnamed defendants for patent infringement in federal court. The lawsuit targets individuals, corporations, and other entities listed in a confidential schedule, alleging they've violated one or more of Marvel Technology's patents. The case, filed in the Eastern District of Virginia, seeks damages and injunctive relief for the unauthorized use of the patented technology.

  7. ClosedCopyrightVAED2026-07-23
    Kim v. OPENAI Inc.

    Su-Mi Kim sues OpenAI and others for copyright infringement over AI training on creative works.

  8. ActivePatentVAED2026-07-09
    InterDigital, Inc. v. Amazon.com Services LLC

    InterDigital sues Amazon for patent infringement over wireless technology patents.

  9. ActiveTrademarkVAED2026-07-08
    National Football League Players Association v. Leaf Trading Cards, LLC

    NFL Players Association sues Leaf Trading Cards for trademark infringement over player likenesses on trading cards.

  10. ClosedCopyrightVAED2026-06-22
    Sony Music Entertainment v. Cox Communications, Inc.

    Major record labels sue Cox Communications for copyright infringement over subscriber piracy.

  11. ActiveTrademarkVAED2026-06-18
    The Washington Star Company, LLC v. NOTUS Media, LLC

    The Washington Star Company sues NOTUS Media for trademark infringement over the "Washington Star" name.

  12. ActiveTrademarkVAED2026-06-12
    Near East Media v. Magen

    Near East Media sues Magen and Isratrade companies for trademark infringement.

  13. ClosedCopyrightVAED2026-06-05
    Deque Systems Inc. v. Browserstack, Inc.

    Deque Systems sues BrowserStack for copyright infringement over alleged unauthorized use of its software or creative work.

  14. ActiveTrademarkVAED2026-04-03
    BlackRock Finance, Inc. v. ALADDININVESTMENTS.COM

    BlackRock Finance is suing to shut down 19 cybersquatting domains that impersonate its trademark and brand, including BUY-BLACKROCK.COM, BLACKROCK-ISHARES.COM, and others designed to deceive consumers. The case targets coordinated domain registrations under the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act, alleging bad-faith registration to profit from BlackRock's reputation in investment and asset management.

  15. ActivePatentVAED2026-03-11
    Amperex Technology Limited v. Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.

    Amperex Technology Limited sued Semiconductor Energy Laboratory in federal court seeking a declaratory judgment of non-infringement against a patent held by the defendant. The case involves patent claims in the Eastern District of Virginia, with Amperex challenging whether its technology infringes SEL's patent rights.

  16. ActiveTrademarkVAED2025-10-09
    Microsoft Corporation v. Does 4-10 Operating an Azure Abuse Network

    Microsoft sues individuals for operating fraudulent Azure accounts and trademark abuse through a coordinated network.

  17. ClosedTrademarkVAED2025-08-01
    Apple Inc. v. Zerodensity Yazilim Anonim Sirketi

    Apple appeals a U.S. Patent & Trademark Office decision in a trademark dispute with Zerodensity.

  18. DormantPatentVAED2025-06-09
    Geoscope Technologies Pte. Ltd. v. Google LLC

    Geoscope Technologies sues Google for infringing its patents in the Eastern District of Virginia.

  19. DormantPatentVAED2025-05-23
    Security First Innovations, LLC v. Google LLC

    Security First Innovations sues Google for infringing its patent technology.

  20. DormantTrademarkVAED2025-02-14
    Capital One Financial Corporation v. DiscoverCapitalOne.com

    Capital One sues DiscoverCapitalOne.com for trademark infringement and cybersquatting using a confusingly similar domain.

  21. ClosedPatentVAED2024-11-18
    DivX, LLC v. Amazon.Com, Inc.

    DivX sues Amazon for patent infringement over video codec technology.

  22. DormantPatentVAED2024-06-27
    Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd v. Datang Mobile Communications Equipment Co., Ltd.

    Samsung sued Datang Mobile for patent infringement in a declaratory judgment action over mobile communications technology.

  23. DormantTrademarkVAED2024-06-25
    BlackRock, Inc. v. 3BLACKROCK.COM

    BlackRock sues operator of 3blackrock.com and 19 copycat domains for trademark infringement and cybersquatting.

  24. DormantTrademarkVAED2024-01-30
    Microsoft Corporation v. John Does 1-2

    Microsoft sues unknown defendants for trademark infringement involving Microsoft brand marks.

  25. DormantTrademarkVAED2024-01-22
    Snap-On Incorporated v. Aston Technologies, Inc.

    Snap-on sues Aston Technologies and Jeff Xu for trademark infringement over alleged unauthorized use of Snap-on's marks.

  26. DormantTrademarkVAED2024-01-02
    Nexstar Media Inc. v. NewsnationUSA.com

    Nexstar Media sues NewsnationUSA.com and John Does for trademark infringement and cybersquatting over domain name.

  27. DormantTrademarkVAED2023-10-02
    Apple Inc. v. United States Patent and Trademark Office

    Apple appeals a USPTO trademark decision to Kathi Vidal regarding a disputed trademark registration or refusal.

  28. DormantTrademarkVAED2023-09-12
    Next Day Dumpsters DMV, LLC v. Paramount Property Services LLC

    Next Day Dumpsters DMV sues Paramount Property Services for trademark infringement.

  29. DormantTrademarkVAED2023-04-10
    Polychain Capital LP v. XYZ Corporation d/b/a polychaininvestors.com

    Polychain Capital sues XYZ Corporation for trademark infringement across multiple domain names using 'Polychain' branding.

  30. DormantTrademarkVAED2022-03-02
    Reebok International Limited v. Hirshfeld

    Reebok appeals USPTO decision in trademark dispute with Andrew Hirshfeld over brand rights.

  31. ClosedPatentVAED2022-01-19
    Centripetal Networks, Inc. v. LookingGlass Cyber Solutions, Inc.

    Centripetal Networks sues LookingGlass Cyber Solutions for infringing its patents.

  32. DormantCopyrightVAED2022-01-14
    Millennium Funding, Inc. v. Leaseweb USA, Inc.

    Multiple production companies including Morgan Creek Productions and Hitman Two Productions sued VPN and web-hosting providers—including ExpressVPN, Surfshark, and Leaseweb USA—for copyright infringement. The plaintiffs allege the defendants facilitated piracy of their films by hosting or enabling unauthorized distribution. The case targets the infrastructure companies accused of enabling large-scale movie theft.

  33. ClosedPatentVAED2021-12-06
    Maglula, Ltd. v. Amazon.Com, Inc.

    Maglula, Ltd. sued Amazon in federal court over patent infringement. The case centers on Maglula's patented technology, likely related to ammunition loading or firearm accessories—Maglula's core product line. Amazon is accused of selling infringing products, putting the patent's commercial value and Maglula's market share at stake.

  34. DormantPatentVAED2021-09-16
    Centripetal Networks, Inc. v. LookingGlass Cyber Solutions, Inc.

    Centripetal Networks sues LookingGlass Cyber Solutions for infringing its patents.

  35. ClosedCopyrightVAED2018-08-28
    BMG Rights Management (US)LLC v. Cox Enterprises, Inc.

    BMG Rights Management sues Cox Enterprises for copyright infringement related to internet piracy through Cox's services.

  36. DormantCopyrightVAED2018-03-02
    Brittle v. Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

    Gerald Brittle and Chad Hayes sued Warner Bros. Entertainment and James Wan over copyright infringement related to a work involving New Line Productions and James Wan Productions. The case centers on alleged unauthorized use of copyrighted material in connection with film production, with multiple defendants including director James Wan, screenwriters Gary Dauberman and David Leslie Johnson, and production companies Atomic Monster and Ratpac-Dune Entertainment.

  37. ClosedPatentVAED2016-06-27
    Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. v. NVIDIA Corporation

    Velocity Micro and NVIDIA are suing Samsung Electronics over patent infringement in the Eastern District of Virginia. The case involves a patent-related dispute, though the specific patent number and technology aren't identified in the case filing. The plaintiffs are challenging Samsung's alleged unauthorized use of patented technology.

  38. ClosedTrademarkVAED2016-06-22
    Institute for Justice v. Media Group of America, LLC

    Institute for Justice sues Media Group of America for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act.

  39. ClosedPatentVAED2014-02-12
    Porto Technology, Co., Ltd. v. Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless

    Porto Technology, TeleCommunication Systems, and Ji-Soo Lee sued Verizon Wireless over patent infringement. The case centers on a patent technology, likely related to telecommunications or wireless services given Verizon's business. The parties are fighting over alleged unauthorized use of the patented invention.

  40. ClosedPatentVAED2012-08-16
    Cherdak v. Vock

    Erik Cherdak sues Curtis Vock and Phatrat Technology for patent infringement.

  41. ClosedCopyrightVAED1997-06-09
    Broadcast Music, Inc v. George & George, Inc

    Music publishers including BMI, Acuff-Rose, and EMI sued George & George, Inc and individuals George Fthenos and George Marcus for copyright infringement. The lawsuit targets unauthorized use of compositions by major songwriters including Jimmy Buffett, Roy Orbison, and Richard Rodgers. The case seeks damages for performing or reproducing these protected musical works without license.