Filing Analysis
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. filed an 8-K to announce the release of its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2026.
π Key Facts
- Report date: August 6, 2026
- Filing date: August 10, 2026
- Subject matter: Results of operations and financial condition for the quarter ended June 30, 2026
- Exhibits include a press release dated August 6, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1)
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. announced that its subsidiary, HFT Solutions, LLC, has dismissed a patent infringement lawsuit against Jump Trading, LLC without prejudice. The company reserves the right to revisit legal action in the future to protect its intellectual property.
π© Red Flags
- Dismissal of a patent infringement lawsuit may indicate a lack of immediate settlement leverage or strategic pivot away from litigation-based revenue/protection.
π Key Facts
- On July 1, 2026, HFT Solutions, LLC (a subsidiary) dismissed its patent infringement lawsuit against Jump Trading, LLC.
- The litigation was pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
- The lawsuit involved patents within Network-1's High-Frequency Trading (HFT) portfolio.
- The dismissal was made 'without prejudice,' meaning the company can refile if conditions change.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. has authorized and entered into a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan to facilitate the repurchase of its common stock.
π Key Facts
- The Board of Directors authorized a written trading plan (10b5-1 Plan) under Rule 10b5-1.
- The plan allows for the repurchase of up to 500,000 shares of common stock.
- Repurchase Period 1: Starts July 10, 2026, until two trading days after the Q2 2026 financial results press release.
- Repurchase Period 2: Starts October 1, 2026, until two trading days after the Q3 2026 financial results press release.
- Purchases are subject to market, volume, price, and timing constraints under Rule 10b-18.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The disclosure was made via a press release attached to the filing as Exhibit 99.1.
π Key Facts
- The report date for the financial results is May 8, 2026.
- The filing covers the three-month period ended March 31, 2026.
- The company utilized Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) for the disclosure.
- Corey M. Horowitz, Chairman and CEO, signed the filing on May 12, 2026.
Network-1 Technologies (NTIP) announced a partially favorable appellate court ruling in its patent infringement lawsuit against Google and YouTube. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit overturned a previous non-infringement judgment regarding the '237 Patent and remanded the case for further proceedings.
π© Red Flags
- The Federal Circuit affirmed the invalidity of claims in other patents asserted in the litigation.
- The court affirmed non-infringement for an older version of the defendant's technology.
- Ongoing litigation represents continued legal expense and uncertainty with no guaranteed financial outcome.
π Key Facts
- On April 23, 2026, the Federal Circuit overturned a non-infringement judgment from the Southern District of New York regarding Patent No. 8,205,237.
- The litigation involves Google's Content ID system.
- The Federal Circuit affirmed the invalidity of certain claims in other patents asserted by Network-1.
- The court affirmed that a previous implementation of Content ID did not infringe the '237 Patent.
- The case has been remanded to the District Court for further proceedings consistent with the appellate decision.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. (NTIP) announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, via a press release on March 13, 2026.
π Key Facts
- The company reported financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2025.
- The press release announcing these results was issued on March 13, 2026.
- The filing was made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
- Exhibit 99.1 contains the full text of the earnings press release.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.05 per common share. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on March 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 16, 2026.
π Key Facts
- Board declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.05 per share on February 27, 2026.
- The dividend is payable on March 30, 2026.
- The record date for stockholders is March 16, 2026.
- The declaration was made pursuant to the company's established dividend policy.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. has authorized and entered into a Rule 10b5-1 written trading plan to facilitate share repurchases. The plan allows for the purchase of up to 1,000,000 shares of common stock under specific timing constraints.
π Key Facts
- The Board of Directors authorized a 10b5-1 trading plan on December 24, 2025.
- The plan allows for the repurchase of up to 1,000,000 shares of common stock.
- Repurchase Period 1: Begins January 2, 2026, until two trading days after the release of FY2025 financial results.
- Repurchase Period 2: Begins April 1, 2026, until two trading days after the release of Q1 2026 financial results.
- Purchases are subject to price, market, volume, and timing constraints under Rule 10b-18.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. filed an 8-K to announce the release of its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
π Key Facts
- The filing is a standard announcement of quarterly earnings (Item 2.02).
- Reporting period: Quarter ended September 30, 2025.
- Announcement date: November 6, 2025.
- Filing date: November 12, 2025.
This is an 8-K/A (amendment) filed to correct a previous filing regarding the results of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on September 18, 2025. The amendment specifically ensures the ratification of Grassi & Co., CPAs, P.C. as the independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
π© Red Flags
- The filing is an amendment (8-K/A) to correct a previous error in the disclosure of auditor ratification.
π Key Facts
- Annual Meeting held on September 18, 2025.
- Stockholders ratified the appointment of Grassi & Co., CPAs, P.C. as independent auditors for FY2025 with 17,216,802 votes 'For'.
- Four directors were elected: Corey M. Horowitz, Jonathan Greene, Allison Hoffman, and Niv Harizman.
- Non-binding 'Say on Pay' advisory vote received 9,158,047 votes 'For'.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on September 18, 2025. The meeting resulted in the election of four directors and the ratification of Marcum LLP as the independent auditor.
π Key Facts
- Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on September 18, 2025.
- Four directors elected: Corey M. Horowitz, Jonathan Greene, Allison Hoffman, and Niv Harizman.
- Stockholders approved 'Say on Pay' (executive compensation) via a non-binding advisory vote with 9,158,047 votes in favor.
- Ratified the appointment of Marcum LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. announced that its subsidiary, HFT Solutions, LLC, has filed patent infringement litigation against Optimer US LLC and Optima Trading US LLC in the Western District of Texas.
π© Red Flags
- Litigation is inherently unpredictable and can result in significant legal expenses regardless of the outcome.
π Key Facts
- Litigation initiated on September 10, 2025.
- Defendants: Optimer US LLC and Optima Trading US LLC.
- Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.
- Patents-in-Suit: U.S. Patent Nos. 10,931,286, 11,128,305, and 11,575,381.
- Technology focus: High-frequency trading (HFT) technologies utilizing field-programmable gate array (FPGA) hardware and clock domain management.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. announced a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.05 per common share. The dividend is payable on September 29, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 19, 2025.
π Key Facts
- Dividend Amount: $0.05 per common share
- Record Date: September 19, 2025
- Payment Date: September 29, 2025
- Declaration Date: September 5, 2025
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. filed an 8-K to announce its financial results for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025.
π Key Facts
- The filing is a standard announcement of quarterly earnings (Item 2.02).
- Financial results were released via press release on August 8, 2025.
- The reporting period covered the quarter ending June 30, 2025.
Network-1 Technologies has initiated patent litigation against Samsung Electronics for infringement of six patents related to eSIM and 5G technologies. Additionally, the company has established a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan authorizing the repurchase of up to 1,000,000 shares of common stock.
π© Red Flags
- Litigation risk: Patent litigation is inherently uncertain and can be costly regardless of the outcome.
π Key Facts
- Initiated patent litigation against Samsung Electronics Co., LTD and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. in the Eastern District of Texas.
- Patents-in-Suit include U.S. Patent Nos. 11,233,780, 11,916,893, 12,207,094, 12,166,869, 11,606,204, and 11,973,864.
- Litigation targets Samsung's eSIM and 5G technologies in Galaxy smartphones, watches, and tablets.
- Authorized a 10b5-1 trading plan to repurchase up to 1,000,000 shares of common stock.
- Repurchase windows: July 10, 2025, through post-Q2 earnings release; and starting October 1, 2025, through post-Q3 earnings release.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. has announced an extension of its existing share repurchase program under Rule 10b-18. The Board has authorized the company to repurchase up to $5,000,000 of common stock over the next two years.
π Key Facts
- Extension of Share Repurchase Program: Authorizing up to $5,000,000 in repurchases.
- Duration: The program is extended for a period of two years from the announcement date.
- Historical Context: Since August 2011, the company has repurchased 10,480,894 shares at an average price of $1.92 per share (totaling ~$20.1M).
- Repurchase Method: Shares may be bought via open market or privately negotiated transactions.
- Board Rationale: The extension is intended to utilize the company's 'strong cash position'.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. filed an 8-K to announce its financial results for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025.
π Key Facts
- Report date: May 9, 2025
- Filing date: May 14, 2025
- Reporting period: Quarter ended March 31, 2025
- The filing includes a press release as Exhibit 99.1 regarding financial results.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. has completed the acquisition of a patent portfolio from IoT and M2M Technologies, LLC. The portfolio focuses on advanced security technologies including IoT interoperability, quantum computing security, and transport layer security.
π Key Facts
- Acquisition date: April 2, 2025
- Seller: IoT and M2M Technologies, LLC (Evanston, Illinois)
- Portfolio includes 8 issued U.S. patents and 1 international patent
- Portfolio includes 11 pending U.S. patents and 5 pending international applications
- Key technology areas: Smart home IoT interoperability, quantum-resistant security, and Internet transport layer security improvements
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. filed an 8-K to announce its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
π Key Facts
- Report date: February 28, 2025
- Filing date: March 5, 2025
- The filing announces the release of annual financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024.
- Results were released via press release (Exhibit 99.1).
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. announced a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.05 per common share. The dividend is payable on March 28, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 14, 2025.
π Key Facts
- Dividend amount: $0.05 per common share
- Record date: March 14, 2025
- Payment date: March 28, 2025
- Dividend type: Semi-annual cash dividend
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. announced that its subsidiary, HFT Solutions, LLC, has filed patent infringement litigation against Citadel Securities, LLC and Jump Trading, LLC in the Northern District of Illinois.
π© Red Flags
- Litigation risk: Outcomes of patent infringement suits are unpredictable and can be costly regardless of the verdict.
π Key Facts
- Litigation initiated on December 26, 2024.
- Defendants: Citadel Securities, LLC and Jump Trading, LLC.
- Patents-in-Suit: U.S. Patent Nos. 10,931,286, 11,128,305, and 11,575,381.
- The patents relate to FPGA hardware technologies used in high-frequency trading (HFT) for latency gains.
- The patent portfolio was acquired by the subsidiary in March 2022.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. has authorized and entered into a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan to facilitate share repurchases. The plan allows for the purchase of up to 1,000,000 shares of common stock during specific windows in early 2025.
π Key Facts
- The Board authorized a written trading plan (10b5-1 Plan) under Rule 10b5-1.
- The plan allows for the repurchase of up to 1,000,000 shares of common stock.
- First purchase window: January 2, 2025, until two trading days after the release of FY2024 financial results.
- Second purchase window: April 1, 2025, until two trading days after the release of Q1 2025 financial results.
- Purchases are subject to price, market, volume, and timing constraints under Rule 10b-18.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. announced the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 12,166,869 by the USPTO on December 11, 2024. The patent pertains to embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card (eSIM) technology for IoT and mobile devices.
π Key Facts
- U.S. Patent No. 12,166,869 issued for 'Key Deviation for a Module Using an Embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card'.
- The patent relates to authentication and use of eSIMs in IoT, M2M, smartphones, tablets, computers, and automobiles.
- Filing date: December 16, 2024; Event date: December 11, 2024.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. has engaged Grassi & Co., CPAs, P.C. as its new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal years 2024 and 2025. This follows the resignation of Marcum LLP on November 13, 2024.
π© Red Flags
- Auditor change: The company is currently in the middle of its fiscal year (post-November resignation) and has had to replace auditors mid-stream.
- Succession pattern: This follows a very recent auditor departure (Nov 14, 2024), indicating potential instability in audit oversight or administrative friction.
π Key Facts
- Grassi & Co., CPAs, P.C. engaged effective immediately (December 12, 2024).
- The engagement covers fiscal years ended December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2025.
- Previous auditor Marcum LLP resigned on November 13, 2024.
- Marcum LLP's resignation was due to a conflict of interest involving services performed by CBIZ, Inc., which acquired Marcum, LLP.
- The company states there were no disagreements with the predecessor auditor regarding accounting principles or reporting issues.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has affirmed a summary judgment in favor of Meta Platforms Inc., dismissing Network-1's non-infringement claims. This represents a significant legal defeat in a major patent litigation matter.
π© Red Flags
- Loss of major litigation claim against a high-profile defendant (Meta).
- Potential significant impact on the company's intellectual property valuation and future royalty revenue streams.
π Key Facts
- Date of event: December 4, 2024
- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court judgment.
- Meta Platforms Inc. (formerly Facebook, Inc.) was granted summary judgment of non-infringement.
- Network-1's claims against Meta have been dismissed.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. announced the resignation of its independent auditor, Marcum LLP, effective November 13, 2024. The resignation is due to a conflict of interest arising from the acquisition of Marcum by CBIZ, Inc.
π© Red Flags
- Involuntary auditor resignation (the Board did not approve/recommend the change).
- Potential for reporting delays while a new firm is selected and onboarded.
- Risk of increased audit fees or scrutiny during the transition to a new firm.
π Key Facts
- Marcum LLP resigned as the independent registered public accounting firm on November 13, 2024.
- The resignation was triggered by Marcum's acquisition by CBIZ, Inc., creating a conflict of interest regarding services performed by CBIZ.
- Marcum did not seek or obtain consent from Network-1 to resign.
- The Board and Audit Committee did not recommend or approve the resignation.
- Previous reports for years ended Dec 31, 2023, and Dec 31, 2022, contained no adverse opinions, disclaimers, or qualifications.
- No disagreements regarding accounting principles, practices, or auditing procedures were reported between the company and Marcum.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. filed an 8-K to announce the release of its financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2024.
π Key Facts
- Report date: October 24, 2024
- Filing date: October 28, 2024
- Reporting period: Three months ended September 30, 2024
- The filing includes a press release as Exhibit 99.1 containing the financial results.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. announced the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 12,113,339 to its subsidiary, HFT Solutions, LLC. The patent pertains to FPGA technology designed to reduce latency in high-frequency trading systems.
π Key Facts
- U.S. Patent No. 12,113,339 (Field Programmable Gate Array with Internal Phase-Locked Loop) issued on October 8, 2024.
- Patent issued to wholly-owned subsidiary HFT Solutions, LLC.
- Technology focuses on clock domain management for FPGA hardware to provide latency gains in high-frequency trading.
This is an amendment to a previous 8-K filing regarding the results of the company's 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The primary purpose is to disclose the frequency of future advisory votes on named executive officer compensation.
π Key Facts
- The Company held its 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on September 17, 2024.
- Shareholders voted in favor of holding an advisory vote on named executive compensation every year.
- The Board of Directors will hold the next shareholder advisory vote on this matter no later than the 2030 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued U.S. Patent No. 12,107,587 to its subsidiary, HFT Solutions, LLC. The patent pertains to FPGA technology designed to reduce transaction latency in high-frequency trading environments.
π Key Facts
- U.S. Patent No. 12,107,587 (Field Programmable Gate Array with Internal Phase-Locked Loop) was issued on October 1, 2024.
- The patent is held by the company's wholly-owned subsidiary, HFT Solutions, LLC.
- Technology focuses on clock domain management for FPGA hardware to provide latency gains in high-frequency trading (HFT).
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on September 17, 2024. The meeting included the election of four directors and several non-binding advisory votes regarding executive compensation and auditor ratification.
π© Red Flags
- Significant 'Against' vote on Say on Pay (approximately 34% of the votes cast were against executive compensation), indicating potential shareholder dissatisfaction with management pay structures.
π Key Facts
- Annual Meeting held on September 17, 2024.
- Four directors elected: Corey M. Horowitz, Jonathan Greene, Allison Hoffman, and Niv Harizman.
- Stockholders ratified the appointment of Marcum LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending Dec 31, 2024.
- Non-binding 'Say on Pay' vote received significant opposition: 9,377,761 For vs. 4,760,461 Against.
- Stockholders voted to hold future non-binding executive compensation votes annually (10,333,543 For).
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. announced the declaration of a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.05 per common share. The dividend is payable on September 26, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 12, 2024.
π Key Facts
- Dividend amount: $0.05 per common share
- Record date: September 12, 2024
- Payment date: September 26, 2024
- Dividend type: Semi-annual cash dividend
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. filed an 8-K to announce the release of its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2024.
π Key Facts
- Report date: August 12, 2024
- Filing date: August 15, 2024
- Subject matter: Results of operations and financial condition for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
- The filing includes a press release as Exhibit 99.1.
Emanuel Pearlman has notified the Company of his decision not to stand for re-election as a director at the upcoming 2024 annual meeting of stockholders. The departure is reportedly for personal reasons and does not involve any disagreement with the Company.
π© Red Flags
- None identified in this filing.
π Key Facts
- Event Date: July 18, 2024
- Director Emanuel Pearlman will not stand for re-election at the 2024 annual meeting of stockholders.
- The departure is attributed to personal reasons.
- The Company explicitly states there was no disagreement with the Company regarding this decision.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. has authorized and entered into a Rule 10b5-1 written trading plan to facilitate share repurchases.
π Key Facts
- The Company's Board of Directors authorized a 10b5-1 Plan for share repurchases.
- The plan allows a third-party broker to purchase up to 1,000,000 shares of common stock.
- Repurchase Period 1: Begins July 8, 2024, until two trading days after the Q2 (ended June 30, 2024) earnings release.
- Repurchase Period 2: Begins October 1, 2024, until two trading days after the Q3 (ended September 30, 2024) earnings release.
- Purchases are subject to price, market, volume, and timing constraints under Rule 10b-18.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. has filed a notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit following a District Court ruling that dismissed its patent infringement claims against Google and YouTube.
π© Red Flags
- Significant legal setback: The dismissal of claims against major tech entities (Google/YouTube) represents a high-stakes litigation risk.
- Patent invalidity findings: A ruling that patents are 'invalid for indefiniteness' can severely diminish the company's core intellectual property value.
π Key Facts
- The company is appealing a judgment from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
- The lower court found two of Network-1's patents invalid due to indefiniteness.
- The lower court granted summary judgment that Google's system does not infringe upon another asserted patent.
- The appeal is directed toward the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. filed an 8-K to announce the release of its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
π Key Facts
- Report date: May 10, 2024
- Filing date: May 14, 2024
- Reporting period: Three months ended March 31, 2024
- The filing serves as a formal announcement of quarterly financial results via press release (Exhibit 99.1).
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a judgment dismissing all patent infringement claims against Google Inc and YouTube, LLC. The court found two patents invalid for indefiniteness and ruled that another patent was not infringed.
π© Red Flags
- Complete loss of primary litigation asset/claim in a major lawsuit.
- Potential significant impact on company valuation if litigation was a core value driver.
π Key Facts
- Litigation target: Google Inc and YouTube, LLC.
- Court ruling: Dismissal of all Network-1's claims in the case.
- Specific findings: Two patents found invalid for indefiniteness; one patent ruled as not infringed by Googleβs system.
- Management response: Evaluating alternatives, including a potential appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. filed an 8-K to announce the release of its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
π Key Facts
- Report date: March 8, 2024
- Filing date: March 13, 2024
- Subject matter: Announcement of FY 2023 financial results (Item 2.02)
- The company issued a press release on March 8, 2024, as an exhibit to this filing.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. announced the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 11,916,893 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on March 1, 2024. The patent pertains to embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card (eSIM) technology supporting two-factor authentication for IoT and mobile devices.
π Key Facts
- U.S. Patent No. 11,916,893 was issued on March 1, 2024.
- Patent title: 'Embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card Supporting Two-Factor Authentication'.
- Technology focuses on eSIM authentication for IoT, M2M, smartphones, tablets, and automobiles.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. announced a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.05 per common share. The dividend is payable on March 29, 2024, to shareholders of record as of March 15, 2024.
π Key Facts
- Dividend amount: $0.05 per common share
- Record date: March 15, 2024
- Payment date: March 29, 2024
- Dividend type: Semi-annual cash dividend
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. has entered into a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan to authorize the repurchase of up to 1,000,000 shares of its common stock.
π Key Facts
- The Board authorized a written trading plan (10b5-1 Plan) on December 29, 2023.
- The plan allows for the repurchase of up to 1,000,000 shares of common stock.
- Repurchase Period 1: Begins January 9, 2024, until two trading days after the release of FY2023 financial results.
- Repurchase Period 2: Begins April 1, 2024, until two trading days after the release of Q1 2024 financial results.
- Purchases are subject to price, market, volume, and timing constraints under Rule 10b-18.