Ubiquiti Faces ITC and Federal Lawsuits Over Alleged Wi-Fi 6 Patent Infringement

Ubiquiti Inc. has been named in parallel legal actions that accuse the networking-equipment manufacturer of violating multiple United States patents covering Wi-Fi 6 technology. The complaints, filed by Ax Wireless LLC, were outlined in a regulatory statement submitted by Ubiquiti on February 7, 2026.

According to the filing, Ax Wireless lodged its primary complaint on February 2 with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) in Washington, D.C. The company alleges that Ubiquiti’s wireless networking devices and related components infringe five specific patents: U.S. Patent Nos. 10,079,707; 10,917,272; 11,646,927; 11,777,776; and 11,812,134. All five patents pertain to functions and protocols associated with Wi-Fi 6, the latest generation of the IEEE 802.11 standard that delivers higher throughput and improved network efficiency.

In its ITC petition, Ax Wireless is seeking a limited exclusion order that would bar importation of the allegedly infringing products into the United States. The complainant has also requested a cease-and-desist order aimed at halting domestic sales of the same goods already present in the country. Should the ITC ultimately grant either remedy, Ubiquiti’s ability to supply key lines of access points, routers and ancillary hardware to U.S. distributors and customers could be significantly disrupted.

Simultaneously with the trade-commission case, Ax Wireless filed a civil lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The district-court complaint mirrors the patent claims raised before the ITC and seeks unspecified monetary damages, as well as interest and legal fees. The dual-track strategy—pursuing both an exclusion order and financial compensation—follows an approach often used by patent holders to maximize pressure on the accused party while the ITC conducts its comparatively expedited investigation.

Ubiquiti stated in its disclosure that it intends to “vigorously defend” itself in both forums. The company added, however, that it cannot predict the outcome of either proceeding or quantify potential losses tied to the litigation. Management cautioned that an unfavorable ruling at the ITC could result in a ban on key products, creating material adverse impacts on revenue, profitability and overall operations.

The ITC typically determines whether to launch a formal investigation within 30 days of receiving a complaint. If an investigation is instituted, administrative law judges oversee discovery, hearings and initial determinations, a process that often concludes within 16 months. Final decisions are subject to review by the full commission and, ultimately, by the President of the United States, who has authority to disapprove exclusion orders on public-interest grounds. Additional background on the ITC’s Section 337 procedures can be found through the commission’s official guide (U.S. International Trade Commission).

Federal district-court litigation generally proceeds on a longer timetable, frequently spanning several years when discovery, claim construction and potential appeals are taken into account. Damages in patent cases can include reasonable royalties, lost profits and, in certain circumstances, enhanced damages for willful infringement.

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Ax Wireless, headquartered in Illinois, operates as a non-practicing entity that focuses on licensing intellectual property related to wireless communications. Publicly available records indicate that the patents asserted against Ubiquiti were originally issued between 2018 and 2025 and cover techniques such as spatial reuse and multi-user multiple-input, multiple-output (MU-MIMO) transmission—features that are central to the performance gains promised by Wi-Fi 6.

Ubiquiti, based in New York, designs and markets networking products used by enterprises, service providers and consumers worldwide. The company recorded second-quarter earnings per share of $3.88, up from $3.46 in the comparable period a year earlier. While the firm has emphasized sustained demand across its product portfolio, the newly disclosed litigation adds a layer of uncertainty to its outlook in the U.S. market.

No court dates or ITC scheduling orders have yet been published. Ubiquiti stated it would update investors as material developments occur but reiterated that it is currently unable to estimate a potential range of financial exposure.

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