VMware LLC v. Kenvue Brands LLC et al - Copyright Infringement
Summary
VMware LLC filed a copyright infringement action against Kenvue Brands LLC and Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc in the Northern District of California. The case (4:25-cv-07999-JST, Judge Jon S. Tigar) was filed September 19, 2025, in Oakland. On April 9, 2026, defendants filed a Statement of Recent Decision pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-3.d, citing a recent court decision as Exhibit 1.
What changed
VMware LLC initiated a federal copyright infringement civil action against Kenvue Brands LLC and Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc in the Northern District of California. The case is assigned to Judge Jon S. Tigar and is currently pending in Oakland. The most recent docket entry (April 9, 2026) shows defendants filed a Statement of Recent Decision pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-3.d, referencing a recent court decision as supporting exhibit.
The filing of a Statement of Recent Decision indicates litigation activity and potential relevance of precedent to the copyright claims. Affected parties include VMware (as plaintiff asserting copyright rights) and Kenvue Brands/J&J (as defendants). Third parties should note this case may establish or clarify copyright enforcement standards applicable to software and consumer products industries.
What to do next
- Monitor docket for further filings
- Review Statement of Recent Decision and attached exhibit
- Assess litigation exposure if named party
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VMware LLC v. Kenvue Brands LLC et al
Case Number: 4:25-cv-07999-JST Judge: Tigar, Jon S. Location: Oakland Case Type: Civil Case Basis: Federal Question Nature of Suit: Copyright Date Filed:
September 19, 2025
Last Filing Date:
April 9, 2026
View Publicly Available Documents Case Summary No summary of this case is available
Recent Filings
| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 04-09-26 | 74 | STATEMENT OF RECENT DECISION pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-3.d filed byJohnson & Johnson Services, Inc, Kenvue Brands LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1 - Recent Decision)(Zalesin, Steven) |
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