Apple

Apple is named in 72 U.S. federal IP lawsuits · 37 active.

Coverage vs. reality

Across the cases naming Apple that IP Feed tracks, press coverage leans plaintiff-favorable in 9 and defendant-favorable in 2.

Press lean: 9 plaintiff · 2 defendant

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Coverage stance is auto-classified per article; “plaintiff” = favors the party bringing the suit, “defendant” = favors the accused. Verify against the original reporting before relying on it.

  1. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.· 3:26-cv-029362026-07-31
    Ted Entertainment, Inc. v. Apple, Inc.

    Ted Entertainment sues Apple for copyright infringement involving works potentially related to Golfholics.

  2. ActivePatentTXED· 4:25-cv-002302026-07-23
    Wapp Tech Limited Partnership v. Apple Inc.

    Wapp Tech sues Apple for patent infringement, with Cullen/Frost and Capital One also named parties.

  3. ActivePatentC.D. Cal.· 8:20-cv-000482026-07-21
    Masimo Corporation v. Apple Inc.

    Masimo sues Apple for allegedly infringing patents on wearable health monitoring technology in smartwatches.

  4. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.· 3:26-cv-015102026-07-20
    Apple, Inc. v. Cloud Controls LLC

    Apple sues Cloud Controls over patent infringement in federal court seeking declaratory judgment.

  5. ClosedPatentS.D. Cal.· 3:21-cv-008122026-07-20
    Taction Technology, Inc. v. Apple Inc.

    Taction Technology sues Apple for allegedly infringing its patents in Apple products or services.

  6. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.· 4:25-cv-075582026-07-17
    Hendrix v. Apple Inc

    Hendrix sues Apple for copyright infringement over unauthorized use of music or recordings.

  7. ActiveTrademarkFLSD· 1:26-cv-247852026-07-14
    Apple Corps Limited v. The Individuals, Business Entities, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

    Apple Corps sues unnamed individuals and entities for trademark infringement in Florida federal court.

  8. ClosedPatentN.D. Cal.· 3:21-cv-088722026-07-14
    Neonode Smartphone LLC v. Apple Inc

    Neonode sues Apple for infringing its smartphone touch-screen patents.

  9. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.· 3:26-cv-052192026-07-14
    Apple, Inc. v. Piney Woods Mobility LLC

    Apple sues Piney Woods Mobility over patent infringement claims in federal court.

  10. ActivePatentILND· 1:26-cv-042852026-07-10
    Voltstar Technologies, Inc. v. Apple Inc.

    Voltstar Technologies sues Apple for infringing its patented technology in patent infringement case.

  11. ActiveTrademarkN.D. Cal.· 4:24-cv-034372026-07-09
    Bertini v. Apple, Inc.

    Bertini sues Apple for trademark infringement in federal court.

  12. ClosedPatentTXED· 2:19-cv-000662026-07-02
    Optis Wireless Technology, LLC v. Apple Inc.

    Optis Wireless sues Apple for infringing cellular patents in iPhones and other devices.

  13. ActivePatentDED· 1:22-cv-013782026-06-30
    Apple Inc. v. Masimo Corporation

    Apple sued Masimo for infringing patents related to wearable health-monitoring technology in smartwatches.

  14. ActivePatentS.D. Cal.· 3:23-cv-011872026-06-30
    Smith Interface Technologies, LLC v. Apple Inc.

    Smith Interface Technologies sues Apple for infringing its patents in Apple products or services.

  15. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.· 3:24-cv-091942026-06-22
    LS Cable & System Ltd. v. Apple Inc.

    LS Cable & System sued Apple for patent infringement related to cable and connector technology.

  16. ActiveTrademarkFLSD· 0:25-cv-626102026-06-19
    Apple Corps Limited v. The Individuals, Business Entities, and Unincorporated Associations

    Apple Corps sues individuals and entities for trademark infringement involving the Apple Corps name or marks.

  17. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.· 3:23-cv-029212026-06-18
    Zentian Ltd v. Apple Inc.

    Zentian Ltd sued Apple for patent infringement in federal court.

  18. ActivePatentDED· 1:25-cv-005042026-06-16
    MYW Semitech, LLC v. Apple Inc.

    MYW Semitech sues Apple for patent infringement over semiconductor technology.

  19. ActivePatentC.D. Cal.· 2:26-cv-061642026-06-15
    BridgeNine Corp. v. Apple Inc.

    BridgeNine Corp. sues Apple Inc. for infringing its patent technology.

  20. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.· 3:21-cv-030752026-06-15
    Core Optical Technologies, LLC v. Apple, Inc.

    Core Optical Technologies sues Apple and others for patent infringement related to optical technology.

  21. ActivePatentDED· 1:22-cv-013772026-05-26
    Apple Inc. v. Masimo Corporation

    Apple sues Masimo for infringing patents related to wearable health monitoring technology in smartwatches.

  22. ClosedCopyrightS.D.N.Y.· 1:25-cv-011722026-05-22
    Miller v. Apple, Inc.

    John Williams Miller sues Apple for copyright infringement in federal court.

  23. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.· 3:22-cv-025532026-05-20
    CPC Patent Technologies Pty Ltd. v. Apple Inc.

    CPC Patent Technologies sues Apple for patent infringement in federal court.

  24. ClosedPatentN.D. Cal.· 3:18-cv-046372026-05-18
    UUSI, LLC v. Apple, Inc.

    UUSI sues Apple for patent infringement under 35 U.S.C. § 271.

  25. ActivePatentDED· 1:23-cv-011062026-05-15
    Rally AG LLC v. Apple, Inc.

    Rally AG is suing Apple for allegedly infringing one of its patents.

  26. ClosedCopyrightN.D. Cal.· 4:20-cv-015342026-05-09
    Mahon v. Apple, Inc.

    Mark Mahon sues Apple for copyright infringement related to iTunes Store content distribution.

  27. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.· 5:24-cv-080082026-05-08
    S.M.R Innovations LTD v. Apple Inc.

    S.M.R Innovations sues Apple for allegedly infringing its patent technology.

  28. ActivePatentFed. Cir.· 26-14622026-05-06
    ImmerVision, Inc. v. Apple Inc.

    ImmerVision sues Apple for allegedly infringing its patents in camera and imaging technology.

  29. ClosedPatentN.D. Cal.· 3:18-cv-059352026-05-04
    MPH Technologies Oy v. Apple, Inc.

    MPH Technologies sues Apple for patent infringement in federal court.

  30. ActivePatentDED· 1:21-cv-013022026-04-16
    TOT Power Control, S.L. v. Apple, Inc.

    TOT Power Control sues Apple for patent infringement over power control technology.

  31. ActivePatentE.D.N.Y.· 1:26-cv-014652026-03-12
    Wiesel v. Apple Inc.

    Wiesel sues Apple for patent infringement under 35 U.S.C. § 271.

  32. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.· 3:22-cv-018322026-03-11
    R.N Nehushtan Trust Ltd. v. Apple Inc.

    R.N Nehushtan Trust sued Apple for infringing patents, alleging the company illegally used patented technology in its products.

  33. ActivePatentDED· 1:21-cv-015702026-03-10
    ImmerVision, Inc. v. Apple, Inc.

    ImmerVision sues Apple for allegedly infringing its patent technology in Apple's imaging products.

  34. ActivePatentDED· 1:21-cv-014842026-02-24
    ImmerVision, Inc. v. Apple, Inc.

    ImmerVision sues Apple for infringing its patented immersive imaging technology.

  35. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.· 4:25-cv-086952026-02-04
    Martinez-Conde v. Apple Inc.

    Martinez-Conde is suing Apple for copyright infringement.

  36. ClosedCopyrightN.D. Cal.· 4:25-cv-090902026-02-04
    Alexander v. Apple Inc.

    Alexander sues Apple for copyright infringement in federal court.

  37. ActivePatentDED· 1:24-cv-013372026-01-23
    MyPort Technologies, Inc. v. Apple, Inc.

    MyPort Technologies sues Apple for patent infringement related to undisclosed technology.

  38. ActivePatentFed. Cir.· 24-18062026-01-14
    R.N Nehushtan Trust Ltd. v. Apple Inc.

    R.N Nehushtan Trust sues Apple for allegedly infringing its patent technology.

  39. ClosedPatentDED· 1:15-cv-005422025-12-31
    Evolved Wireless, LLC v. Apple, Inc.

    Evolved Wireless sues Apple for allegedly infringing its patent technology in Apple products.

  40. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.· 5:24-cv-052182025-12-16
    Waterman v. Apple, Inc.

    Waterman sues Apple for copyright infringement over unspecified creative work or software.

  41. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.· 3:22-cv-029562025-12-03
    Apple Inc. v. Li

    Apple sues Chian Chiu Li for patent infringement under 15 U.S.C. § 1126.

  42. ActivePatentDED· 1:24-cv-013682025-11-26
    VB Assets, LLC v. Apple, Inc.

    VB Assets sues Apple for patent infringement in a federal patent dispute.

  43. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.· 4:22-cv-032012025-11-13
    BillJCo, LLC v. Apple, Inc.

    BillJCo sues Apple for infringing its patent in what appears to be a product or technology dispute.

  44. ActivePatentFed. Cir.· 25-17332025-10-15
    Touchmusic Entertainment LLC v. Apple Inc.

    Touchmusic Entertainment sues Apple for patent infringement over music technology.

  45. ActivePatentTXED· 2:24-cv-005722025-10-01
    Advanced Coding Technologies LLC v. Apple Inc.

    Advanced Coding Technologies sues Apple for patent infringement in federal court.

  46. ActivePatentFed. Cir.· 23-23492025-08-13
    Taction Technology, Inc. v. Apple Inc.

    Taction Technology sues Apple for infringing its patents in the Federal Circuit.

  47. ClosedTrademarkVAED· 1:24-cv-002842025-08-01
    Apple Inc. v. Zerodensity Yazilim Anonim Sirketi

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

  48. DormantPatentFed. Cir.· 23-22082025-06-23
    Fintiv, Inc. v. Apple Inc.

    Fintiv sues Apple for patent infringement in federal court.

  49. ClosedPatentFed. Cir.· 22-19042025-06-18
    Optis Cellular Technology, LLC v. Apple Inc.

    Optis Cellular sues Apple over patent infringement related to wireless technology and cellular standards.

  50. DormantPatentN.D. Cal.· 3:25-cv-022062025-05-06
    ImberaTek LLC v. Apple Inc.

    ImberaTek sues Apple for patent infringement over unspecified technology in federal court.

  51. DormantPatentDED· 1:25-cv-003342025-03-26
    HyperQuery LLC v. Apple Inc.

    HyperQuery sues Apple for allegedly infringing its patent technology.

  52. DormantPatentDED· 1:24-cv-000132024-10-11
    NL Giken Inc. v. Apple Inc.

    NL Giken sues Apple for patent infringement.

  53. DormantPatentFed. Cir.· 22-18842024-10-04
    Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation v. Apple Inc.

    Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation sues Apple for infringing patents related to display or processor technology.

  54. DormantPatentN.D. Cal.· 3:22-cv-028922024-09-04
    LoganTree, LP v. Apple, Inc.

    LoganTree sues Apple for patent infringement involving unspecified technology patent claims.

  55. DormantPatentDED· 1:21-cv-017332024-08-21
    ImmerVision, Inc. v. Apple, Inc.

    ImmerVision sues Apple for infringing patents related to immersive video technology and panoramic imaging.

  56. DormantPatentDED· 1:23-cv-009372023-11-29
    Apple Inc. v. Wrist SP Biotech, LLC

    Apple sues Wrist SP Biotech for patent infringement over wearable technology.

  57. ClosedPatentTXED· 4:23-cv-006742023-11-27
    MuTag Tracking LLC v. Apple Inc.

    MuTag Tracking sued Apple for infringing its patent technology for tracking devices.

  58. DormantTrademarkVAED· 1:22-cv-012312023-10-02
    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.

  59. DormantCopyrightN.D. Cal.· 3:21-cv-079952023-07-10
    Pusztai v. Apple Inc.

    Laszlo Pusztai sued Apple for copyright infringement over allegedly copied creative work or content.

  60. DormantPatentFed. Cir.· 23-17922023-06-26
    Facetoface Biometrics, Inc. v. Apple Inc.

    Facetoface Biometrics sues Apple for infringing its facial recognition technology patents.

  61. DormantPatentFed. Cir.· 21-22752023-05-10
    Personalized Media Communications, LLC v. Apple Inc.

    Personalized Media Communications sues Apple for infringing patents related to personalized media technology.

  62. DormantPatentFed. Cir.· 21-22032023-01-12
    Blix Inc. v. Apple Inc.

    Blix Inc. sues Apple for patent infringement in federal court.

  63. DormantCopyrightS.D.N.Y.· 1:22-cv-075472022-11-22
    Red Apple Media, Inc. v. Batchelor

    Red Apple Media sues John Batchelor and others for copyright infringement over audio content.

  64. DormantPatentFed. Cir.· 22-12292022-10-18
    Golden v. Apple Inc.

    Larry Golden sues Apple and major tech/auto companies over patent infringement involving wireless technology.

  65. DormantCopyrightN.D. Cal.· 3:21-cv-069482022-08-16
    Cub Club Investment, LLC v. Apple, Inc.

    Cub Club Investment sues Apple for copyright infringement in federal court.

  66. DormantPatentN.D. Cal.· 4:22-cv-017372022-03-23
    R.N Nehushtan Trust Ltd. v. Apple Inc.

    R.N Nehushtan Trust sues Apple for patent infringement.

  67. DormantCopyrightE.D.N.Y.· 1:21-cv-064442022-01-19
    Charming Beats LLC v. Apple, Inc.

    Charming Beats LLC sues Apple for copyright infringement in federal court.

  68. DormantPatentN.D. Cal.· 3:21-cv-051102021-10-22
    Apple Inc. v. Voip-Pal.com, Inc.

    Apple sued VoIP-Pal for declaratory judgment regarding patent validity and infringement claims.

  69. ClosedPatentN.D. Cal.· 5:11-cv-018462018-06-29
    Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

    Apple sues Samsung for patent and trademark infringement over smartphone design and technology.

  70. ClosedPatentN.D. Cal.· 5:11-cv-002102012-11-20
    Apple, Inc v. S3 Graphics Co., Ltd.

    Apple sued S3 Graphics over patent infringement related to graphics technology.

  71. ClosedPatentDED· 1:11-cv-008622012-11-14
    S3 Graphics Co Ltd. v. Apple Inc.

    S3 Graphics sued Apple for infringing its patents in graphics technology.

  72. ClosedPatentTXED· 6:09-cv-001432010-10-15
    PACid Group, LLC v. Apple Inc.

    PACid Group sues Apple and major tech manufacturers for patent infringement involving networking and semiconductor technology.