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Samsung Ordered to Pay $445.5 Million in U.S. Patent Verdict Over Wireless Technology

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A federal jury in Marshall, Texas, has ruled that Samsung Electronics must pay nearly $445.5 million in damages to Collision Communications for infringing on patents tied to 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi technologies.

The jury determined that several Samsung products — including its Galaxy smartphones, laptops, and other wireless-enabled devices — violated four patents held by the New Hampshire-based firm. The verdict marks yet another major legal setback for Samsung in the same Texas court, which has issued multiple high-value patent rulings against the company in recent years.

Collision Communications filed its lawsuit in 2023, alleging Samsung used patented innovations designed to improve wireless network efficiency. The company said the technology originated from research done by defense contractor BAE Systems, though BAE was not involved in the case.

Samsung denied the infringement claims and argued the patents were invalid. Neither company’s representatives immediately commented on the verdict.

Marshall, Texas, has become a notable hotspot for high-stakes intellectual property litigation, drawing some of the world’s biggest tech firms into multimillion-dollar disputes.

German Court Orders Signify to Recall Products Over Patent Infringement Claims

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The Düsseldorf Regional Court in Germany has ruled that Dutch lighting company Signify (LIGHT.AS) must recall and destroy specific products sold since 2017, citing patent infringement claims by South Korean firm Seoul Semiconductor (046890.KQ). The court’s decision includes the imposition of a fine of up to €250,000 ($259,925) for each violation of the order, according to a statement released by Seoul Semiconductor on Thursday.

Signify, the world’s largest lighting manufacturer and a spinoff from Philips in 2016, has not yet responded to requests for comment.

Seoul Semiconductor, known for its extensive patent portfolio and active litigation against multinational companies, emphasized its commitment to innovation. The company invests approximately 10% of its revenue in research and development and holds over 18,000 patents related to light-emitting diode (LED) technology.

This ruling highlights the competitive nature of the global lighting industry, where firms frequently protect their technological advancements through legal channels.