Valtrus Innovations Ltd. et al v. Google LLC - Patent Infringement

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Filed March 18th, 2026

Detected March 19th, 2026

Summary

Valtrus Innovations Ltd. and Key Patent Innovations Limited have filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Google LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, filed on March 18, 2026, alleges infringement of patents held by the plaintiffs.

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Valtrus Innovations Ltd. and Key Patent Innovations Limited have initiated a patent infringement lawsuit against Google LLC, case number 5:26-cv-02379, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 18, 2026. The complaint details allegations of patent infringement, and associated filings include a certificate of interested entities, proposed summons, and a notice of pendency of other actions involving the same patent.

This filing signifies the commencement of litigation against Google. The primary implication for Google is the need to respond to the complaint within the court's specified timeframe, likely involving legal counsel to defend against the patent infringement claims. While no specific penalties are detailed in the initial filing, a finding of infringement could lead to injunctions and damages. Other technology companies should monitor this case for potential implications regarding their own patent portfolios and licensing strategies.

What to do next

Google LLC to respond to the patent infringement complaint within the court's specified timeframe.
Legal counsel to review the complaint and associated filings for potential impact on existing patent licenses or product designs.
Monitor case developments for potential industry-wide implications regarding patent usage and licensing.

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Valtrus Innovations Ltd. et al v. Google LLC

Case Number: 5:26-cv-02379 Location: San Jose Case Type: Civil Case Basis: Federal Question Nature of Suit: Patent Date Filed:

March 18, 2026

Last Filing Date:

March 18, 2026

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Recent Filings

| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03-18-26 | 1 | COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against Google LLC ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-21772111.). Filed by Valtrus Innovations Ltd., Key Patent Innovations Limited. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit 2, # (3) Exhibi |
| 03-18-26 | 2 | Certificate of Interested Entities by Key Patent Innovations Limited, Valtrus Innovations Ltd. identifying Corporate Parent New PP Licensing LLC, Other Affiliate Valinvest LLC for Key Patent Innovations Limited; Corporate Parent Key Patent Innovati |
| 03-18-26 | 3 | Proposed Summons. (Sheasby, Jason) |
| 03-18-26 | 4 | REPORT on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent (cc: form mailed to register). (Sheasby, Jason) |
| 03-18-26 | 5 | NOTICE of Pendency of Other Action Involving Same Patent by Key Patent Innovations Limited, Valtrus Innovations Ltd. (Sheasby, Jason) |
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