Cloud Systems HoldCo IP, LLC has filed a lawsuit against Rain Bird Corporation, alleging patent infringement that could have significant implications for the tech industry. The complaint was lodged by Cloud Systems HoldCo IP, LLC in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona on February 13, 2026, targeting Rain Bird Corporation for allegedly infringing on U.S. Patent No. 10,367,912.
The plaintiff, Cloud Systems HoldCo IP, LLC (hereafter referred to as “Cloud”), claims that Rain Bird Corporation (“Rain Bird”) has infringed upon their patent which pertains to a “System and Method for Automating the Management, Routing, and Control of Multiple Devices and Inter-Device Connections.” This patent was issued on July 30, 2019. According to Cloud’s complaint, Rain Bird is utilizing systems and services that infringe upon one or more claims of this patent through their Ranchio Control System. The plaintiff argues that Rain Bird’s actions directly violate several claims within the patent by operating systems that manage or control connected devices across an environment in a manner covered by Cloud’s intellectual property.
Cloud asserts that these infringements are not limited to direct use but also include induced and contributory infringement. They claim that Rain Bird has actively encouraged its customers to use products in ways that infringe upon Cloud’s patent rights. Furthermore, Cloud alleges that Rain Bird has been aware of the ’912 patent since its issuance and continues to benefit commercially from these alleged infringements.
The legal action seeks various forms of relief from the court. Cloud requests judgment confirming Rain Bird’s infringement of the ’912 Patent and demands damages adequate to compensate for this infringement—no less than a reasonable royalty or lost profits. Additionally, they seek pre-judgment and post-judgment interest along with costs under 35 U.S.C. § 284. If it is proven during discovery that Rain Bird knew about the patent before the lawsuit was filed yet continued infringing actions knowingly or recklessly, Cloud requests enhanced damages due to willful infringement under 35 U.S.C. § 285.
Moreover, Cloud seeks either a permanent injunction preventing further infringement by Rain Bird or additional damages for any future violations if an injunction is not feasible. They also request attorney fees should the case be declared “exceptional” under legal standards.
The case is being handled by Andrew M. Ling of Andrew M. Ling P.C., representing Cloud Systems HoldCo IP, LLC. It is presided over by Judge JCH in Case No: 4:26-cv-00089-JCH.
Source: 426cv00089_Cloud_Systems_Holdco_IP_LLC_v_Rain_Bird_Corporation_Complaint_District_Arizona.pdf
