"However, just two years later in 2015, Google began willfully infringing Sonos's patents when it launched its first wireless multi-room audio product, Chromecast Audio," claims the lawsuit, which was filed in Los Angeles. In a statement in January, Google disputed the allegations, saying that "over the years, we have had numerous ongoing conversations with Sonos about both companies' IP rights and we are disappointed that Sonos brought these lawsuits instead of continuing negotiations in good faith." Google also responded to Spence's remarks Thursday in a statement to CNBC, arguing Sonos " has made misleading statements about our history of working together.