A U.S. federal jury in Texarkana, Texas, has ordered Samsung Electronics to pay $117.7 million in damages to Japanese electronics company Maxell for infringing on several of its patents. The patents in question pertain to technologies used in Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones, tablets, and smart home devices, including methods for device unlocking, information processing, networking, and multimedia reproduction.
Background:
- In 2011, Samsung entered into a licensing agreement with Hitachi Consumer Electronics (Maxell’s predecessor) to use ten of its patents for a decade. This agreement expired in 2021, and Samsung did not renew the license. Maxell alleges that Samsung continued to use the patented technologies without authorization, leading to the lawsuit filed in 2023.
- Samsung contested the allegations, arguing that the patents were invalid. However, the jury found in favor of Maxell, awarding them nearly the full amount of the $130 million in damages they sought.
Implications:
This verdict adds to a series of recent legal challenges for Samsung in the U.S., including a $279 million judgment in a separate wireless patent case. The company has the option to appeal the decision.
For more details, read the full article on GSMArena: Samsung hit with $117M fine over patent infringement.
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