ITC judge finds Insta360 infringed on GoPro’s camera design patent

SAN MATEO, Calif. - An Administrative Law Judge of the International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that China-based Insta360 violated federal law by importing and selling products in the United States that infringe on GoPro’s (NASDAQ:GPRO) intellectual property, according to a statement released by GoPro on Friday. The action camera maker, currently valued at $129 million with annual revenues of $780 million, is showing signs of being undervalued according to InvestingPro Fair Value analysis.

The Initial Determination found that Insta360 infringed on a patent covering GoPro’s HERO camera design (US Patent D789,435) as well as patent claims related to GoPro’s HyperSmooth video stabilization technology (US Patents 10,574,894 and 10,958,840).

The ITC is expected to issue its Final Determination on all of GoPro’s infringement claims against Insta360 by November 10, 2025.

"GoPro welcomes fair competition as it drives us to innovate, but we will litigate to protect our IP when we believe it is being infringed," said Nicholas Woodman, GoPro’s founder and CEO, in the press release.

GoPro noted that the litigation process has strengthened its intellectual property portfolio, which currently includes more than 1,500 US patents.

The company indicated it plans to brief other outstanding issues in its infringement case against Insta360 with the full Commission before the final ruling is made.

In other recent news, GoPro has released the HERO13 Black Ultra Wide Edition, which includes an Ultra Wide Lens Mod offering a 177° field of view and is available globally for $479.99. This new camera features HyperSmooth stabilization and a unique 1:1 aspect ratio, allowing creators to crop footage for different formats. Additionally, GoPro launched a limited edition Forest Green version of the HERO13 Black, priced at $429.99 and aimed at outdoor enthusiasts. In corporate developments, GoPro has expanded its Board of Directors with the appointments of Mike Dennison and Emily Culp, both bringing significant industry experience. Dennison is the CEO of Fox Factory Holding Corp., while Culp has a strong background in scaling consumer brands. At its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, GoPro elected seven directors, including Dennison and Culp, and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its independent accounting firm. These recent developments reflect GoPro’s ongoing efforts to innovate its product line and strengthen its leadership team.

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