Netflix

Netflix is named in 40 U.S. federal IP lawsuits · 23 active.

Coverage vs. reality

Across the cases naming Netflix that IP Feed tracks, press coverage leans plaintiff-favorable in 4 and defendant-favorable in 7; 1 show signs of coordinated coverage.

Press lean: 4 plaintiff · 7 defendant🔁 1 coordinated

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From the blog on Netflix

  1. ClosedPatentC.D. Cal.· 2:19-cv-016022026-10-06
    DIVX, LLC v. Netflix, Inc.

    DIVX sues Netflix for patent infringement in federal court.

  2. ActiveCopyrightS.D.N.Y.· 1:26-cv-083972026-09-29
    Kharat v. Netflix, Inc.

    Nagnath Kharat sued Netflix, Esperanto-Filmoj, and Alfonso Cuarón for copyright infringement in federal court in New York. The case alleges unauthorized use of Kharat's copyrighted work, though the specific film or creative work at issue is not identified in the court record.

  3. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.· 4:22-cv-014902026-09-28
    Valjakka v. Netflix, Inc.

    Valjakka sues Netflix for patent infringement related to unspecified technology or method.

  4. ActiveTrademarkC.D. Cal.· 2:26-cv-091912026-09-23
    Hyde Lane Inc v. Netflix, Inc

    Hyde Lane Inc., which operates under the brand Demon Hunter, is suing Netflix for trademark infringement. The dispute centers on Netflix's use of the Demon Hunter mark, which Hyde Lane claims conflicts with its established trademark rights. The case, filed in the Central District of California, challenges Netflix's use of branding that Hyde Lane says creates consumer confusion.

  5. ClosedPatentN.D. Cal.· 3:20-cv-046772026-09-16
    Broadcom Corporation v. Netflix, Inc.

    Broadcom sues Netflix for infringing its patents related to video streaming technology.

  6. ActivePatentDED· 1:26-cv-000562026-09-16
    Tir Technologies Limited v. Netflix, Inc.

    Tir Technologies sues Netflix for allegedly infringing its patented technology in streaming services.

  7. ActiveTrademarkILND· 1:26-cv-060812026-09-11
    Netflix, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

    Netflix sues unidentified partnerships and associations for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act.

  8. ActiveTrademarkILND· 1:26-cv-076602026-09-04
    Netflix, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

    Netflix sues partnerships and unincorporated associations for trademark infringement related to Netflix branding.

  9. ActivePatentFed. Cir.· 26-21312026-09-02
    Valjakka v. Netflix, Inc.

    Valjakka is suing Netflix for patent infringement over unspecified technology or streaming methodology. The case is before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, indicating a patent dispute has already been litigated at the district level. The specific patent and damages amount remain unclear from available case information.

  10. ActivePatentDED· 1:22-cv-002292026-08-25
    VideoLabs, Inc. v. Netflix Inc.

    VideoLabs sues Netflix for patent infringement over video technology.

  11. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.· 3:21-cv-036492026-08-25
    Netflix, Inc. v. CA, Inc.

    Netflix is suing CA, Inc. for patent infringement in federal court in California. The case involves a patent dispute (35 U.S.C. § 271) with multiple parties including Amazon Web Services, Avago Technologies, and individual Scott Woloson. The specific patent and technology at issue are not detailed in the case caption, but the lawsuit centers on alleged unauthorized use of Netflix's patented technology.

  12. ClosedTrademarkILND· 1:26-cv-095352026-08-25
    Netflix, Inc. v. FGUJSNQP

    Netflix is suing FGUJSNQP and associated partnerships for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act in federal court in Illinois. The case targets unauthorized use of Netflix's trademarks, likely involving counterfeit branding, domain names, or streaming service knockoffs designed to confuse consumers.

  13. ActiveTrademarkILND· 1:26-cv-088982026-08-20
    Netflix, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

    Netflix is suing multiple partnerships and unincorporated associations for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act. The case targets defendants' unauthorized use of Netflix's distinctive marks, likely involving counterfeit branding, knockoff services, or misuse of the Netflix name or logos. The suit seeks to protect Netflix's brand identity and prevent consumer confusion.

  14. ActiveTrademarkILND· 1:26-cv-095842026-08-18
    Netflix, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

    Netflix is suing multiple partnerships and unincorporated associations for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act in Illinois federal court. The case targets entities identified in Schedule A for allegedly infringing Netflix's trademarks. Details on the specific marks or goods/services at issue are not yet public.

  15. ClosedTrademarkILND· 1:26-cv-083482026-07-28
    Netflix, Inc. v. Kaize Digital

    Netflix is suing Kaize Digital and associated partnerships for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act. The case targets alleged unauthorized use of Netflix's trademarks, likely involving counterfeit streaming services, knockoff branding, or misuse of the Netflix name or logo to deceive consumers.

  16. ClosedCopyrightC.D. Cal.· 2:22-cv-045682026-07-20
    Renzie Wilson Price v. Netflix Inc.

    Renzie Wilson Price sues Netflix and producers for copyright infringement over an unspecified creative work.

  17. ActiveTrademarkILND· 1:26-cv-036882026-07-14
    Netflix, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

    Netflix sues unnamed partnerships and associations for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act.

  18. ActiveCopyrightDED· 1:26-cv-004542026-07-09
    Langdon v. Netflix, Inc.

    Harry Langdon sues Netflix for copyright infringement over alleged unauthorized use of his work.

  19. ClosedTrademarkILND· 1:26-cv-037112026-06-30
    Netflix, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

    Netflix sues multiple online shops for trademark infringement over unauthorized use of Netflix branding on merchandise.

  20. ActiveTrademarkILND· 1:26-cv-037302026-06-12
    Netflix, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

    Netflix sues unidentified partnerships and associations for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act.

  21. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.· 3:25-cv-029422026-06-10
    Silagi v. Netflix

    Goat House LLC and Shane Silagi are suing Netflix for copyright infringement in federal court in Northern California. The lawsuit alleges Netflix unlawfully used copyrighted material, though the specific work or content at issue is not identifiable from the court records provided.

  22. ClosedTrademarkILND· 1:26-cv-039112026-06-02
    Netflix, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

    Netflix is suing multiple Chinese partnerships and unincorporated associations for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act. The defendants, operating under names like ZXHDD, ZhuoMang, and ZenithVogue U, allegedly used Netflix's trademarks without authorization. The case targets counterfeit merchandising operations trafficking in infringing goods.

  23. ClosedTrademarkC.D. Cal.· 2:25-cv-014292026-05-29
    Pepperdine University v. Netflix Inc

    Pepperdine University sues Netflix, Warner Bros., and Kaling International for trademark infringement.

  24. ClosedTrademarkILND· 1:26-cv-038582026-05-19
    Netflix, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

    Netflix sues 20 small fashion and home décor brands for allegedly infringing its trademarks.

  25. ActivePatentFed. Cir.· 26-10052026-05-14
    Netflix, Inc. v. Broadcom Inc.

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

  26. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.· 3:22-cv-003732026-05-11
    CA, Inc. v. Netflix, Inc.

    CA Inc. sues Netflix for allegedly infringing patents licensed from VMware and Broadcom technology.

  27. ActiveTrademarkC.D. Cal.· 2:26-cv-007322026-05-07
    Netflix CPX, LLC v. Thunder Child, LLC

    Netflix sues Thunder Child for trademark infringement over use of Netflix's protected marks.

  28. ClosedTrademarkILND· 1:26-cv-047052026-04-28
    Netflix, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

    Netflix is suing multiple partnerships and unincorporated associations for trademark infringement in federal court in Illinois. The case centers on unauthorized use of Netflix's trademarks, likely involving counterfeit streaming services, merchandise, or domain names trading on the Netflix brand. Netflix is seeking to protect its iconic trademark rights and stop the defendants from capitalizing on its brand identity.

  29. ActivePatentFed. Cir.· 24-17442026-04-07
    GoTV Streaming, LLC v. Netflix, Inc.

    GoTV Streaming sued Netflix for allegedly infringing its patents related to streaming video technology.

  30. ActivePatentFed. Cir.· 24-16692026-04-07
    GoTV Streaming, LLC v. Netflix, Inc.

    GoTV Streaming sues Netflix for allegedly infringing its streaming technology patents.

  31. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.· 3:22-cv-050032026-03-30
    WAG Acquisition, L.L.C. v. Netflix, Inc.

    WAG Acquisition is suing Netflix for patent infringement over unspecified technology.

  32. ActivePatentFed. Cir.· 25-16512026-01-02
    Robocast, Inc. v. Netflix, Inc.

    Robocast sues Netflix for allegedly infringing its patented technology in a federal patent dispute.

  33. ActivePatentDED· 1:22-cv-003052025-11-06
    Robocast, Inc. v. Netflix, Inc.

    Robocast sues Netflix for patent infringement over unspecified streaming or broadcast technology.

  34. DormantPatentN.D. Cal.· 5:24-cv-093242025-10-03
    Netflix, Inc. v. Broadcom Inc.

    Netflix sues Broadcom and VMware for allegedly infringing patents related to video streaming technology.

  35. DormantPatentFed. Cir.· 25-19602025-09-23
    Touchmusic Entertainment LLC v. Netflix, Inc.

    Touchmusic Entertainment sues Netflix for patent infringement related to music entertainment technology.

  36. DormantPatentFed. Cir.· 25-17402025-09-09
    Broadcom Corporation v. Netflix, Inc.

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

  37. ClosedCopyrightC.D. Cal.· 2:24-cv-098222025-06-11
    Rob Grabow v. Netflix, Inc.

    Rob Grabow sues Netflix and producers for copyright infringement over an unspecified work.

  38. ClosedCopyrightS.D.N.Y.· 1:19-cv-015072021-06-08
    Brown v. Netflix, Inc.

    Tamita Brown is suing Netflix, Apple, and Amazon for copyright infringement. The lawsuit alleges the defendants unlawfully used Brown's copyrighted work without permission or compensation. The case also names Jason T Chapman and Glen S Chapman as parties, though their specific roles in the dispute are not detailed in the available filing information.

  39. ClosedPatentN.D. Cal.· 4:11-cv-065912017-10-05
    Netflix, Inc. v. Rovi Corporation

    Netflix, Rovi Technologies, and Rovi Corporation sued United Video Properties and Rovi Guides over patent infringement. The case involves a patent dispute in the Northern District of California, with StarSight Telecast and Aptiv Digital filing counter-claims. The specific patent at issue involves technology relevant to video services or electronic program guides.

  40. ClosedPatentC.D. Cal.· 8:11-cv-018622012-01-18
    Preservation Technologies LLC v. Netflix, Inc.

    Preservation Technologies is suing Netflix, Sony, Facebook, Amazon, and Dish Network for patent infringement. The lawsuit targets a patented technology related to content preservation or digital media handling. The case centers on whether these major streaming and tech companies are using Preservation Technologies' patented invention without license.