Last updated: April 26th, 2026 at 14:08 UTC+02:00
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Another patent troll has emerged.
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Abhijeet Mishra / SamMobile
It happens ever so often that companies, commonly referred to as patent trolls, emerge with claims they hold patents that companies like Samsung and others are infringing on with their consumer devices. They sue these companies in hopes of extracting a payout.
Samsung is no stranger to patent disputes, so it wouldn't be too worried about a new lawsuit filed by Lepton Computing LLC, seeking a permanent ban on its foldable phones.
Lepton claims that it developed and holds patents for smartphones with foldable displays. It further alleges that Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold, Galaxy Z Flip, and Galaxy Z TriFold devices infringe on its core technology patents. It seeks damages, royalty, and a permanent ban on all Samsung foldable models in its lawsuit.
The company has also claimed that it had discussed cooperation on foldable phones with Samsung Electronics as far back as 2013. It adds that a prototype and technological details were also shared with Samsung, but the Korean giant went ahead and infringed on its patents despite knowing that Lepton held them.
These claims may not be as straightforward as they may seem. A report from South Korea points out that the earliest registration date of the patents Leyton has mentioned in its lawsuit is June 29, 2021, about two years after Samsung unveiled its first foldable phone in September 2019.
Samsung will undoubtedly contest this lawsuit with all its might and the whole process may drag out for many years. In the meantime, you can continue to take advantage of the amazing deals Samsung is currently offering on its foldable phones.
Adnan Farooqui is a long-term writer at SamMobile. Based in Pakistan, his interests include technology, finance, Swiss watches and Formula 1. His tendency to write long posts betrays his inclination to being a man of few words.
