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#	Title	Civil Action	Venue	Filing Date	Asserter Categories	Patent Asserter	Alleged Infringer
1	Global Connect Technology, Inc. v. Best Buy Co., Inc.	2:24-cv-00648	E.D.Tex.	Aug 8, 2024	12 IP subsidiary of product company	Global Connect Technology, Inc.	Best Buy Co., Inc.
2	Huang v. Meta Platforms, Inc.	5:23-cv-04679	N.D.Cal.	Sep 12, 2023	9 Individual	Xiaohua Huang	Amazon.com, Inc. Best Buy Co., Inc. Meta Platforms, Inc. Walmart Inc.
3	Huang v. Meta Platforms, Inc.	8:23-cv-00096	M.D.Fla.	Jan 13, 2023	9 Individual	Xiaohua Huang	Amazon.com, Inc. Best Buy Co., Inc. Meta Platforms, Inc. Walmart Inc.
4	Voltstar Technologies, Inc. v. Best Buy Co., Inc. et al	1:22-cv-23995	S.D.Fla.	Dec 8, 2022	1 Acquired patents	Voltstar Technologies, Inc.	BBY Solutions, Inc. Best Buy Co., Inc.
5	Sharpe Innovations, Inc. v. Best Buy Co., Inc.	1:20-cv-00178	W.D.Tex.	Feb 18, 2020	8 Product company	Sharpe Innovations, Inc.	Best Buy Co., Inc.
6	Kamino LLC v. Best Buy Co., Inc.	6:20-cv-00054	W.D.Tex.	Jan 24, 2020	1 Acquired patents	Kamino LLC	Best Buy Co., Inc.
7	Hailo Technologies, LLC v. Best Buy Co. Inc et al	4:20-cv-00025	S.D.Tex.	Jan 4, 2020	1 Acquired patents	Hailo Technologies, LLC	Best Buy Co., Inc. BestBuy.com, LLC
8	Tangelo IP, LLC v. Best Buy Co., Inc.	2:17-cv-00738	E.D.Tex.	Nov 9, 2017	5 Individual-inventor-started	Tangelo IP, LLC	Best Buy Co., Inc.
9	Crane Merchandising Systems Inc v. Best Buy Co Inc	3:17-cv-01972	N.D.Tex.	Jul 25, 2017	8 Product company	Crane Merchandising Systems, Inc.	Best Buy Co., Inc.
10	Plano Encryption Technologies, LLC v. Best Buy Co., Inc.	2:16-cv-01049	E.D.Tex.	Sep 23, 2016	1 Acquired patents	Plano Encryption Technologies, LLC	Best Buy Co., Inc.
11	Mantis Communications, LLC v. Best Buy Co., Inc.	2:16-cv-00661	E.D.Tex.	Jun 17, 2016	1 Acquired patents	Mantis Communications, LLC	Best Buy Co., Inc. BestBuy.com, LLC
12	Digital Stream IP LLC v. Best Buy Co Inc	2:16-cv-00203	E.D.Tex.	Mar 11, 2016	1 Acquired patents	Digital Stream IP LLC	Best Buy Co., Inc.
13	Adrain v. Amazon.com, Inc. et al	2:13-cv-00967	E.D.Tex.	Nov 20, 2013	9 Individual	John B. Adrain	Toys "R" Us, Inc. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Target Corporation Microsoft Corporation Best Buy Co., Inc. Amazon.com, Inc. GameStop Corp.
14	Sephra L.P. v. Trademark Games, Inc. et al	3:13-cv-02368	S.D.Cal.	Oct 3, 2013	8 Product company	Sephra L.P.	Best Buy Co., Inc. Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. Trademark Games, Inc.
15	Computer Patent Systems, LLC v. Wagan Corporation et al	3:13-cv-00037	W.D.Va.	Sep 9, 2013	1 Acquired patents	Computer Patent Systems, LLC	Best Buy Stores, L.P. Wagan Corporation Best Buy Co., Inc. Best Buy Co., Inc. BestBuy.com, LLC
16	e.Digital Corporation v. MiTAC Digital Corporation et al	3:12-cv-02997	S.D.Cal.	Dec 17, 2012	4 Corporate heritage	e.Digital Corporation	J & R Electronics Inc. MiTAC International Corporation Best Buy Stores, L.P. Best Buy Co., Inc. BackCountry.Com, Inc. Sears Holdings Corporation MiTAC Digital Corporation BestBuy.com, LLC Sears, Roebuck and Co Newegg Inc. Buy.com, Inc. T & D Associates, LLC
17	e.Digital Corporation v. Shaghal, LTD. et al	3:12-cv-02801	S.D.Cal.	Nov 20, 2012	4 Corporate heritage	e.Digital Corporation	Best Buy Stores, L.P. Best Buy Co., Inc. BestBuy.com, LLC J & R Electronics Inc. Shaghal, Ltd.
18	Digitech Image Technologies LLC v. Best Buy Co Inc et al	8:12-cv-01669	C.D.Cal.	Oct 1, 2012	1 Acquired patents	Digitech Image Technologies LLC	Best Buy Stores, L.P. Best Buy Co., Inc. BestBuy.com, LLC
19	Mag-Nif, Inc. v. Ace Hardware Corporation et al	1:12-cv-01500	N.D.Ohio	Jun 12, 2012	8 Product company	Mag-Nif Incorporated	Ace Hardware Corporation Target Corporation Walgreen Co. Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. Kohl's Corporation Best Buy Co., Inc. Does 1-50 Sears, Roebuck and Co Best Buy Stores, L.P. Amazon Technologies Company Does 1-50 BestBuy.com, LLC Macy's, Inc. MerchSource, LLC Macy's Retail Holdings, Inc. Amazon.com, Inc. Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.
20	Helferich Patent Licensing, LLC. v. Best Buy Co., Inc.	1:11-cv-06914	N.D.Ill.	Sep 30, 2011	1 Acquired patents	Helferich Patent Licensing, LLC.	Best Buy Co., Inc.
21	AU Optronics Corporation et al v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al	1:11-cv-00568	D.Del.	Jun 27, 2011	8 Product company	AU Optronics Corporation America	Brandsmart U.S.A., Inc. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. AT&T Corp. Best Buy Co., Inc. Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
22	AU Optronics Corporation et al v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al	1:11-cv-00568	D.Del.	Jun 27, 2011	8 Product company	AU Optronics Corporation America	Brandsmart U.S.A., Inc. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. AT&T Corp. Best Buy Co., Inc. Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
23	INTERNET MACHINES LLC v. AVNET, INC. et al	6:11-cv-00250	E.D.Tex.	May 17, 2011	1 Acquired patents	Internet Machines LLC	Phoenics Electronics Corp. ONE STOP SYSTEMS, INC. GE Intelligent Platforms Embedded Systems, Inc. Agilent Technologies, Inc. Mouser Electronics, Inc. Avnet, Inc. Huawei Device USA, Inc. Matrox Graphics Inc. Flextronics America, LLC Cyclone Microsystems Inc Matrox Tech, Inc. EMC Corporation NextIO, Inc. CDW Corporation Concurrent Technologies Corporation National Instruments Corporation LSI Corporation Best Buy Stores, L.P. ASUS Computer International ALCATEL-LUCENT CANADA INC. Arista Networks, Inc. Mercury Computer Systems Inc Matrox Electronic Systems, LTD. Symmetry Electronics Corporation Exegy Incorporated CDW, LLC OCTERA SOLUTIONS CORP. SILICOM CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS, INC. Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc. Alcatel-Lucent Holdings, Inc. BestBuy.com, LLC Arbor Networks, Inc. Fusion io Inc VadaTech Incorporated Flextronics International, LTD. Teradyne, Inc. Empirix, Inc. VROSE MICROSYSTEMS, INC. EXTREME ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, INC. Digi-Data Corporation CDW, LLC ASUS Computer International Samsung Electronics America, Inc. GE Intelligent Platforms Embedded Systems, Inc. Best Buy Co., Inc. ENCADIS DESIGN, INC. PLX Technology, Inc. Tellabs, Inc. Concurrent Technologies Corporation CONCURRENT TECHNOLOGIES PLC CDW Corporation Huawei Network USA Inc. OCTERA SOLUTIONS CORP.
24	Orinda Intellectual Properties USA Holding Group, Inc. v. Asustek Computer Inc. et al	4:11-cv-02010	N.D.Cal.	Apr 25, 2011	1 Acquired patents 8 Product company	Orinda Intellectual Properties USA Holding Group, Inc.	D&M Holdings U.S. Inc. Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Lenovo (United States) Inc. Hewlett-Packard Company Yamaha Electronics Corporation Pioneer Corporation Philips Electronics North America Corporation Cambridge Audio Ltd. Lite-On It Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Funai Corporation, Inc. Audiovox Electronics Corporation D&M Holdings U.S. Inc. Audiovox Corporation Vizio, Inc. Toshiba Corporation BestBuy.com, LLC Denon Electronics (USA), LLC Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation Viewsonic Corporation Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation JVC Americas Corporation Harman International Industries, Incorporated Audio Partnership PLC Panasonic Corporation of North America Koninklijke Philips N.V. LG Electronics, Inc. Best Buy Purchasing, LLC MSI Computer Corp. JVC Kenwood Holdings, Inc. Best Buy Co., Inc. Lenovo (United States) Inc. Sharp Corporation Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. VOXX International Corporation Toshiba Corporation Marantz America, Inc. NAD Electronics International Lenovo (United States) Inc. LG Electronics, Inc. Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. ASUS Computer International NAD Electronics of America Oppo Digital, Inc. Dell Inc. Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Best Buy Stores, L.P. Asustek Computer, Inc. Lite-On It Americas, Inc. Koninklijke Philips Electonics N.V. Viewsonic International Corporation Yamaha Corporation of America Funai Electric Co., Ltd. Panasonic Corporation Sharp Electronics Corporation Yamaha Corporation of America
25	Orinda Intellectual Properties USA Holding Group, Inc. v. Asustek Computer Inc. et al	4:11-cv-02010	N.D.Cal.	Apr 25, 2011	1 Acquired patents 8 Product company	Funai Electric Co., Ltd.	D&M Holdings U.S. Inc. Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Lenovo (United States) Inc. Hewlett-Packard Company Yamaha Electronics Corporation Pioneer Corporation Philips Electronics North America Corporation Cambridge Audio Ltd. Lite-On It Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Funai Corporation, Inc. Audiovox Electronics Corporation D&M Holdings U.S. Inc. Audiovox Corporation Vizio, Inc. Toshiba Corporation BestBuy.com, LLC Denon Electronics (USA), LLC Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation Viewsonic Corporation Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation JVC Americas Corporation Harman International Industries, Incorporated Audio Partnership PLC Panasonic Corporation of North America Koninklijke Philips N.V. LG Electronics, Inc. Best Buy Purchasing, LLC MSI Computer Corp. JVC Kenwood Holdings, Inc. Best Buy Co., Inc. Lenovo (United States) Inc. Sharp Corporation Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. VOXX International Corporation Toshiba Corporation Marantz America, Inc. NAD Electronics International Lenovo (United States) Inc. LG Electronics, Inc. Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. ASUS Computer International NAD Electronics of America Oppo Digital, Inc. Dell Inc. Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Best Buy Stores, L.P. Asustek Computer, Inc. Lite-On It Americas, Inc. Koninklijke Philips Electonics N.V. Viewsonic International Corporation Yamaha Corporation of America Funai Electric Co., Ltd. Panasonic Corporation Sharp Electronics Corporation Yamaha Corporation of America
26	Walker Digital LLC v. Ayre Acoustics Inc. et al	1:11-cv-00321	D.Del.	Apr 11, 2011	5 Individual-inventor-started	Walker Digital LLC	Denon Electronics (USA), LLC Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Best Buy Stores, L.P. JVC Americas Corporation Sony Corporation Harman International Industries, Incorporated Marantz America, Inc. BestBuy.com, LLC Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation Vizio, Inc. D&M Holdings U.S. Inc. Best Buy Co., Inc. Panasonic Corporation (of North America) Philips Electronics North America Corporation Technicolor USA, Inc. Sharp Electronics Corporation Orion Electric America Inc. Yamaha Corporation (of America) Funai Corporation, Inc. Ayre Acoustics Inc. Sony Electronics, Inc. Sherwood America, Inc. LG Electronics, Inc. Haier America Trading, LLC Oppo Digital, Inc. Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
27	Internet Machines v. ASUS Computer International et al	6:10-cv-00548	E.D.Tex.	Oct 17, 2010	1 Acquired patents	Internet Machines LLC	Phoenics Electronics Corp. ASUS Computer International CDW, LLC TigerDirect, Inc. Best Buy Co., Inc. Best Buy Stores, L.P. CDW Corporation BestBuy.com, LLC PLX Technology, Inc. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Mouser Electronics, Inc. Avnet, Inc.
28	Adjustacam LLC v. Amazon.com, Inc. et al	6:10-cv-00329	E.D.Tex.	Jul 2, 2010	1 Acquired patents	AdjustaCam LLC	CDW Corporation Hewlett-Packard Company Radioshack Corporation Creative Labs, Inc. Fry's Electronics, Inc. Office Depot, Inc. jWIN Electronics Corporation J&R Best Buy Stores, L.P. Systemax, Inc. D/B/A Compusa Prolynkz, LLC Eastman Kodak Company Walgreen Co DBA Walgreens Newegg Inc. Blue Microphones, LLC BestBuy.com, LLC Phoebe Micro Inc. Mace Group, Inc. KOHLS CORPORATION D/B/A KOHL'S Sears, Roebuck and Co CDW, LLC Target Corporation New Compusa Corporation CONNS, INC. D/B/A CONNS Software Brokers of America Inc. DBA Intcomex Corporation D/B/A Intcomex Overstock.com, Inc. Ezonics Corporation D/B/A Ezonics Corporation USA D/B/A Ezonics SDI Technologies, Inc. SOLID YEAR CO., LTD. LifeWorks Technology Group LLC General Electric Company Rosewill Inc. Compusa.com, Inc. Digital Innovations LLC CDW Corporation F/K/A CDW Computer Centers, Inc. Baltic Latvian Universal Electronics, LLC D/B/A Blue Microphones, LLC D/B/A Blue Microphone Intcomex, Inc. Klip Extreme LLC Sears Holdings Corporation D/B/A Sears Creative Technology Ltd. PC Gear Head LLC Dell Inc. Auditek Corporation Trippe Manufacturing Company D/B/A Tripp Lite Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Kmart Corporation Amazon.com, Inc. Macally Peripherals, Inc. D/B/A Macally U.S.A. Jacso Products Company LLC Best Buy Co., Inc. Kohl's Illinois, Inc. Sakar, Inc. Newegg.com, Inc. Micro Electronics, Inc. DBA Micro Center Ezonics Corporation USA Sakar International, Inc. Cobra Digital, LLC TigerDirect, Inc. Sears Brands, LLC Jasco Products Company LLC D/B/A Jasco Products Company D/B/A Jasco
29	Parallel Networks LLC v AEO, Inc.	6:10-cv-00275	E.D.Tex.	Jun 1, 2010	1 Acquired patents	Parallel Networks, LLC	Women's Apparel Group, LLC d/b/a Boston Apparel Group, LLC Zappos Retail, Inc. Tiffany and Company Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Cabela's Incorporated Coldwater Creek Inc Nordstrom, Inc. Footlocker.com, Inc. Redbox Automated Retail, LLC Sunglass Hut International, Inc. Hayneedle, Inc. Recreational Equipment, Inc. The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. Delta Air Lines, Inc. Staples, Inc. Juicy Couture, Inc. VF Outdoors, Inc. LF, LLC Patagonia, Inc. Lowes Companies Inc Limited Brands, Inc. Google Inc. Tripadvisor LLC Khol's Illinois, Inc. The North Face, Inc. Foot Locker, Inc. Onestop Internet, Inc. Kohl's Illinois, Inc. Southwest Airlines Co. IP Holdings, LLC General Motors Corporation Barnesandnoble.com LLC The Orvis Company, Inc. Rampage Clothing Company Oriental Trading Company, Inc. Best Buy Co., Inc. Iconix Brand Group, Inc. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Brawn, LLC Sony Corporation Restoration Hardware, Inc. Barnes & Noble, Inc. AOL Inc. Bass Pro, Inc. Sony Electronics, Inc. US Airways, Inc. Southwest Airlines Co. Liz Claiborne, Inc. Bass Pro Outdoors Online, LLC Musician's Friend, Inc. Amway Corporation Borders Group, Inc. Tiffany and Company Target Corporation Amway Corporation d/b/a Amway Global AEO Management Co. Continental Airlines, Inc. Mapquest, Inc. AEO, Inc. QVC, Inc. Lowes Home Centers, Inc. Bass Pro Shops Outdoors Online, LLC
30	Aerielle Technologies Inc v. Belkin International Inc et al	5:10-cv-01301	N.D.Cal.	Mar 26, 2010	8 Product company 12 IP subsidiary of product company	Aerielle Technologies, Inc.	Best Buy Co., Inc. BestBuy.com, LLC Best Buy Stores, L.P. Radioshack Corporation Belkin International, Inc.
31	Aerielle Technologies Inc v. Belkin International Inc et al	5:10-cv-01301	N.D.Cal.	Mar 26, 2010	8 Product company 12 IP subsidiary of product company	Aerielle IP Holdings, LLC	Best Buy Co., Inc. BestBuy.com, LLC Best Buy Stores, L.P. Radioshack Corporation Belkin International, Inc.
32	Technology Licensing Company, Inc. v. Best Buy Co., Inc.	5:09-cv-05989	N.D.Cal.	Dec 22, 2009	1 Acquired patents	Technology Licensing Corporation	Best Buy Co., Inc.
33	API Technologies, LLC v. Facebook, Inc. et al	2:09-cv-00147	E.D.Tex.	May 12, 2009	1 Acquired patents	API Technologies, LLC	CNET Networks, Inc. Truveo, Inc. AOL, L. L. C. Reuters America LLC. Thomson Reuters Corporation Yahoo! Inc. Hoover's Inc Thomson Reuters Corporation CBS Corporation Amazon.com, Inc. Mapquest, Inc. Best Buy Co., Inc. Amazon Web Services LLC Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. Facebook, Inc. Thomson Reuters Last.fm, Ltd. Android, Inc. Google Inc. Thomson Reuters CNET Investments, Inc. Bebo, Inc. CBS Interactive Inc. CBS Interactive Media Inc.
34	Magnadyne Corporation v. Best Buy Co. Inc.	2:09-cv-01763	C.D.Cal.	Mar 13, 2009	8 Product company	Ever Win International Corporation	Best Buy Co., Inc.
35	Magnadyne Corporation v. Best Buy Co. Inc.	2:09-cv-01763	C.D.Cal.	Mar 13, 2009	8 Product company	Magnadyne Corporation	Best Buy Co., Inc.
36	Technology Licensing Company, Inc. v. Best Buy Co., Inc.	3:08-cv-01435	N.D.Cal.	Mar 13, 2008	1 Acquired patents	Technology Licensing Corporation	Best Buy Co., Inc.
37	Harthcock v. MIPS Technologies Inc et al	2:07-cv-00515	E.D.Tex.	Nov 27, 2007	9 Individual	Jerry David Harthcock	SicorTex Inc Lauterback Inc Sony Corporation FangTek Inc Hughes Network Systems, LLC Zoran Corporation Kolorific Inc Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. Kawasaki MicroElectronics America Inc Cavium Networks, Inc. Timesys Corporation SRS Labs Inc Target Corporation Green Hills Software, Inc. GameStop Corp. Viosoft Corporation Sharp Electronics Corporation Canon Inc. Corelis, Inc. NXP Semiconductors USA, Inc. Avnet, Inc. Quicklogic Corporation ASUS Computer International Ikanos Communications, Inc. Mercury Computer Systems Inc Dolby Laboratories, Inc. UMC Group (USA) Epson America, Inc. Wintegra, Inc. Pentax of America, Inc. Adimos Inc Atheros Communications, Inc. Denso International America, Inc. Circuit City Stores, Inc. STMicroelectronics, Inc. Sonic Solutions International Business Machines Corporation Arrow Electronics, Inc. Genesis Microchip (Delaware) Inc. Microsoft Corporation PMC-Sierra, Inc. Aeroflex Incorporated Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Texas Instruments Incorporated Wipro, Inc. JVC Americas Corporation Intrinsity Inc ViXS Systems, Inc. Wind River Systems, Inc. All Defendants Genesys Logic America Inc Mentor Graphics Corporation Cisco Systems, Inc. LSI Corporation NEC Electronics America, Inc. TSMC North America Raytheon Company Silicon Image, Inc. Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Incorporated Fujifilm Corporation Opulan Technologies USA Corp Real Communications, Inc. Broadcom Corporation Toys "R" Us-Delaware, Inc. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Quartics Inc TZero Technologies Incorporated Magnum Semiconductor, Inc. Raza Microelectronics Inc. Entropic Communications Inc Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. Stream Processors Inc Microchip Technology Incorporated Pixel Works Inc Agilent Technologies, Inc. Yokogawa Corporation (of America) Best Buy Co., Inc. Sears Holdings Conexant Inc Virage Logic Corporation Macraigor Systems LLC MIPS Technologies Inc Toshiba Corporation Fujitsu America, Inc. ESS Technology, Inc. Hewlett-Packard Company Infineon Technologies North America Corporation Cirrus Logic, Inc. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Trident Microsystems, Inc. Micronas USA, Inc.
38	TLC Acquisition Corp, LLC v. Best Buy Co, Inc	3:06-cv-01976	D.Conn.	Dec 7, 2006	8 Product company	TLC Acquisition Corp, LLC	Best Buy Stores, L.P. Best Buy Co., Inc.
39	COMAPER CORPORATION v. ANTEC, INC. et al	2:05-cv-01103	E.D.Pa.	Mar 8, 2005	5 Individual-inventor-started	COMAPER CORPORATION	Antec, Inc. DOES 1-20 Micro Electronics, Inc. Best Buy Co., Inc.
40	Magnequench Intl. v. Sony Corporation, et al	1:01-cv-03878	S.D.N.Y.	May 8, 2001	8 Product company	Magnequench International, Inc.	Philips Electronics North American Corporation Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. Acer America Corporation Acer America Corporation Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Toshiba Corporation Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc. Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc. Philips Business Electronics International B.V. Sony Corporation Acer Communications & Multimedia, Inc. CompUSA Inc Toshiba Corporation Circuit City Stores, Inc. Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. Grupo Sansborn, S.A. De C.V. Best Buy Co., Inc. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Acer Communications & Multimedia, Inc.