Network-1 drops Jump Trading patent lawsuit

Network-1 Technologies, Inc. filed an update that its subsidiary, HFT Solutions, LLC, has dismissed without prejudice its patent infringement lawsuit against Jump Trading, LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

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Network-1 Technologies, Inc. filed an update that its subsidiary, HFT Solutions, LLC, has dismissed without prejudice its patent infringement lawsuit against Jump Trading, LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. A dismissal without prejudice allows the case to be brought again in the future. The company notes that, depending on future developments in the industry or otherwise, it may revisit potential intellectual property–related actions against Jump or other parties to protect its intellectual property rights.

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Item 8.01 — Other Events

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

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Lawsuit dismissal date: July 1, 2026

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Lawsuit dismissal date July 1, 2026 HFT Solutions dismissed patent case without prejudice

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patent infringement, without prejudice, intellectual property rights, HFT patent portfolio

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patent infringement legal

"dismissed without prejudice its patent infringement lawsuit against Jump Trading, LLC"

Patent infringement occurs when someone makes, uses, sells or imports a product or process that is covered by another party’s patent without permission — like copying a chef’s secret recipe and selling the dish without consent. For investors it matters because alleged infringement can trigger costly lawsuits, damage awards, sales bans or forced licensing, any of which can reduce revenue, increase expenses and hurt a company’s stock value.

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"dismissed without prejudice its patent infringement lawsuit against Jump Trading, LLC"

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"in order to protect its intellectual property rights"

Legal protections that give a company exclusive control over creations like inventions, brand names, designs, formulas, software and creative works, similar to owning the lock and key to a recipe or product design. For investors, these rights matter because they can create durable revenue streams, reduce competition and justify higher company value, while weak or contested rights increase the risk of lost sales and costly legal disputes.

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"involving certain patents within Network-1’s HFT patent portfolio"

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What did Network-1 Technologies (NTIP) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Network-1 Technologies disclosed that its subsidiary HFT Solutions, LLC dismissed without prejudice a patent infringement lawsuit against Jump Trading, LLC. The case had been pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois involving patents in Network-1’s HFT patent portfolio.

What does 'dismissed without prejudice' mean for Network-1 Technologies (NTIP)?

“Dismissed without prejudice” means the lawsuit was closed but can be filed again later. Network-1 states it may revisit potential intellectual property–related causes of action against Jump or others, depending on future industry or other developments affecting its patent rights.

Which subsidiary of Network-1 Technologies (NTIP) was involved in the Jump Trading lawsuit?

The lawsuit was brought by HFT Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of Network-1 Technologies, Inc. HFT Solutions had sued Jump Trading, LLC over certain patents in Network-1’s HFT patent portfolio before dismissing the case without prejudice on July 1, 2026.

Could Network-1 Technologies (NTIP) file another IP lawsuit against Jump Trading?

Yes. Because the lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice, Network-1 indicates it may revisit potential intellectual property–related causes of action against Jump and others in the future if developments in the industry or other factors warrant further enforcement.

What patents were at issue in Network-1 Technologies’ (NTIP) lawsuit against Jump Trading?

The filing states the case involved certain patents within Network-1’s high-frequency trading (HFT) patent portfolio. It does not list specific patent numbers but clarifies that these patents are part of Network-1’s broader HFT-related intellectual property rights.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/06/2026 - 03:50 PM EDT

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): July 1, 2026

NETWORK-1 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-15288	11-3027591
(State or Other Jurisdiction	(Commission	(I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

65 Locust Avenue, Third Floor, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(203) 920-1055

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	NTIP	NYSE American

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:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01

Other Events.

On July 1, 2026, HFT Solutions, LLC( a subsidiary of Network -1 Technologies, Inc.) dismissed without prejudice its patent infringement lawsuit against Jump Trading, LLC pending in the U.S District Court for the Northern District of Illinois involving certain patents within Network-1’s HFT patent portfolio. Depending on future developments in the industry or otherwise, Network-1 may decide to revisit potential IP related causes of action against Jump and others in order to protect its intellectual property rights.

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

	NETWORK-1 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.


Dated:    July 6, 2026	By:	/s/ Corey M. Horowitz
		Name:   Corey M. Horowitz Title:     Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

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