GoPro verdict: no infringement for 2020–2024; $8.2M legacy damages

GoPro, Inc. announced a jury verdict in its long‑running patent dispute with Contour IP Holding LLC.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

GoPro, Inc. announced a jury verdict in its long‑running patent dispute with Contour IP Holding LLC. The jury found that GoPro products launched from 2020 through 2024, including HERO9 Black to HERO13 Black, do not infringe the two asserted patents. The jury also invalidated the only asserted claim of one patent, and while it found one independent claim of the other patent valid, it determined a related dependent claim is invalid.

For certain legacy cameras previously found to infringe, the jury awarded $8,200,000 in past damages to Contour IP. Based on the jury’s findings, none of GoPro’s products introduced in or after 2020 are subject to this damages award. The verdict is subject to post‑trial briefing and appeal, and no judgment has been entered.

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Jury clears recent GoPro products; legacy damages of $8.2M.

The verdict removes infringement risk for GoPro’s 2020–2024 product line, including HERO9–HERO13 Black, which are central to recent sales. The jury also invalidated one asserted claim and a dependent claim on the other patent, narrowing the asserted IP.

However, the jury awarded $8,200,000 in past damages tied to legacy cameras previously found to infringe. The company states recent products are not subject to this award. The verdict remains subject to post‑trial motions and potential appeal, so outcomes could still change.

Key items to track include any post‑trial rulings and the entry of judgment. Subsequent filings may clarify timing and any cash impact if the damages award stands.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 7.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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What did the jury decide in GoPro (GPRO) vs. Contour IP?

The jury found that GoPro’s 2020–2024 products, including HERO9 to HERO13 Black, do not infringe the asserted patents.

Did the jury invalidate any Contour IP patent claims against GoPro (GPRO)?

Yes. The jury invalidated the only asserted claim of one patent and found a dependent claim of the other patent invalid.

Is GoPro (GPRO) liable for damages in this case?

For certain legacy cameras previously found to infringe, the jury awarded $8,200,000 in past damages. Recent products are not subject to this award.

Are GoPro’s HERO9–HERO13 Black cameras affected by the verdict?

No. The jury concluded these 2020–2024 products do not infringe and are not subject to the damages award.

Is the GoPro (GPRO) verdict final?

No. The verdict is subject to post‑trial briefing and appeal, and no judgment has been entered.

What filing disclosed GoPro’s (GPRO) verdict update?

The update was disclosed in an 8‑K under Regulation FD Disclosure.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 10/16/2025 - 12:00 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

8-K0001500435FALSEDelaware001-3651477-062947400015004352025-10-102025-10-10

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 10, 2025

GOPRO, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			001-36514			77-0629474
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File No.)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3025 Clearview Way, San Mateo, CA 94402

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (650) 332-7600

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock, par value $0.0001			GPRO			NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

Since 2015, non-practicing entity Contour IP Holding LLC (“CIPH”) and its affiliates have filed lawsuits against GoPro, Inc. (the “Company”) in various federal district courts alleging patent infringement of the Company’s camera products. Following litigation before federal district courts, the Federal Circuit, and the United States Patent and Trademark Office, a trial for Contour IP Holding, LLC v. GoPro, Inc. (Case No. 3:17-cv-04738-WHO) commenced on September 29, 2025 before the United States District Court for the Northern District of California (the “Court”).

On October 10, 2025, a jury returned a verdict. The jury concluded that none of the Company’s products commercially launched from 2020 – 2024, including HERO9 Black to HERO13 Black, infringe the two asserted patents. Additionally, the jury invalidated the only asserted claim of one of the two patents. With respect to the other asserted patent, the jury found one independent claim valid, but also determined that the related dependent claim is invalid.

With respect to certain legacy cameras that the Court previously found to infringe, the jury awarded CIPH $8,200,000 in past damages. Based on the jury’s findings of non-infringement and invalidity, none of the Company’s products introduced in or after 2020 are subject to the damages award. The verdict is subject to post-trial briefing and appeal. No judgment has been entered.

Note on Forward-looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K may contain projections or other forward-looking statements within the meaning Section 27A of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Forward-looking statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K include, but are not limited to, statements related to any potential appeal and future litigation action. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties. The Company’s actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements due to risks and uncertainties, which include, but are not limited to, risks related to the outcome of the case. A further description of the risks and uncertainties relating to the business of the Company is contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 17, 2025, and as updated in filings with the SEC including the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended August 11, 2025. The Company undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein as a result of new information, future events or changes in its expectations.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number			Description of Document
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

						GoPro, Inc.
						(Registrant)
Dated:			October 16, 2025			By: /s/ Jason C. Stephen
						Jason C. Stephen Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary