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accession: "0001193125-26-135788"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ADEA"
cik: "0001803696"
company_name: "Adeia Inc."
filed_at: "2026-04-01T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T08:00:06.058683+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# Adeia files patent infringement lawsuit against DISH Network; reaffirms 2026 outlook

## Summary
- Suit filed in U.S. District Court for Colorado; alleges DISH infringes five patents from Adeia's media IP portfolio.
- CEO Paul Davis stated DISH has used foundational technology without authorization; cites recent licensing outcomes with Disney and AMD.
- Reaffirms 2026 guidance: revenue $395-435M, GAAP net income $57.2-80.4M, adjusted EBITDA $213.4-245.4M.
- Adeia holds thousands of patents globally in digital entertainment, media platforms, and semiconductor solutions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-135788
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ADEA
- cik: 0001803696
- company_name: Adeia Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-04-01T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1803696/000119312526135788/0001193125-26-135788-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1803696/000119312526135788/adea-20260401.htm

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