Actian Corporation v. Great Western Malting Co. - Copyright Infringement and Breach of Contract
Summary
Actian Corporation filed a civil complaint against Great Western Malting Co. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on April 10, 2026. The complaint alleges copyright infringement and breach of contract. Actian Corporation, a software company owned by HCL Technologies, seeks damages and injunctive relief for unauthorized use of its intellectual property.
What changed
Actian Corporation initiated civil action against Great Western Malting Co. in the Northern District of California, asserting claims for copyright infringement and breach of contract. The complaint was filed with the court on April 10, 2026, along with supporting exhibits. Actian's corporate disclosure identifies HCL Technologies as its parent company.
Defendants named in copyright infringement actions must respond to the complaint, potentially through motion practice or settlement negotiations. Companies operating in sectors where software and data management services are utilized should review their licensing agreements and IP usage policies to ensure compliance and mitigate similar litigation exposure.
What to do next
- Monitor litigation developments
- Respond to complaint within deadline
- Preserve relevant documents
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Actian Corporation v. Great Western Malting Co.
Case Number: 5:26-cv-03108 Location: San Jose Case Type: Civil Case Basis: Federal Question Nature of Suit: Copyright Date Filed:
April 10, 2026
Last Filing Date:
April 10, 2026
View Publicly Available Documents Case Summary No summary of this case is available
Recent Filings
| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
|---|---|---|
| 04-10-26 | 1 | COMPLAINT for Breach of Contract and Copyright Infringement against Great Western Malting Co. ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-21858317.). Filed by Actian Corporation. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B, # (3) Exhi |
| 04-10-26 | 2 | Proposed Summons. (Hatch, Ryan) |
| 04-10-26 | 3 | Corporate Disclosure Statement by Actian Corporation identifying Corporate Parent HCL Technologies for Actian Corporation. re [1] Complaint, (Hatch, Ryan) |
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