Vringo Ltd.

Vringo was a technology company that focused on the innovation, development, and monetization of mobile technologies and intellectual property. The company gained significant attention for its involvement in patent litigation, notably against Google and ZTE. Initially, Vringo developed a platform for creating, downloading, and sharing video ringtones for mobile phones. After merging with Innovate/Protect, Vringo expanded its intellectual property portfolio through acquisitions of patents from companies like Lycos and Nokia, shifting its primary focus to patent licensing and enforcement.