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Samsung agrees to pay $150 million to settle QLED patent lawsuit
The latest statement from litigation firm GLS Capital confirms that Samsung has agreed to ink a $150 million agreement to end Nanoco Technologies Ltd.'s lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed against Samsung for using Nanoco's technology in its QLED TVs. Adam Gill, GLS's Capital managing director, said, “We were proud to support Nanoco in obtaining the […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 1 year ago
Samsung signs multi-year 5G patent deal with Nokia
Samsung, the biggest smartphone brand in the world, has signed a multi-year 5G patent agreement with Nokia. As a part of this long-term agreement, the South Korean firm will use Nokia's fundamental inventions in 5G and other technologies in its smartphones and other mobile devices. Samsung Electronics will make royalty payments to Nokia for its […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 1 year ago
Samsung registered highest number of patents in the US in 2022, leaving others in the dust
After almost 3 decades, the International Business Machines Corp., popularly known as IBM, lost its top spot in the number of patents registered in the US in 2022 to none other than Samsung. Reportedly, not claiming the most patents in a year shows a shift in the company's strategy. Reportedly, Samsung Electronics registered 8,513 utility […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 1 year ago
Samsung transfers some of its patents in the US to Huawei
Earlier today, we reported that Huawei recently licensed some of its key 5G technologies to Samsung. Now, it is reported that Samsung has transferred some of its patents in the US to Huawei. It is reportedly a part of the cross-licensing deal between Huawei and the South Korean firm. Samsung transferred 98 patents it has […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 1 year ago
Samsung to be investigated by the US over possible patent infringement
Legal challenges and investigations are par for the course for multinational corporations, particularly those in the tech space since patents are closely guarded are heavily defended by those that hold them. Samsung has fought long patent battles with many companies, most popularly with Apple, and has also faced investigations from government regulators. The company now […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 2 years ago
Samsung under investigation for alleged digital signage patent infringement
Samsung Electronics is under investigation by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) after Manufacturing Resources International (MRI) filed a complaint claiming that the South Korean company has infringed on its patents. MRI is a manufacturer of outdoor and semi-outdoor digital signage solutions, and the company alleges that Samsung Electronics and its SDS affiliate infringed on […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Samsung Display has transferred all of its LCD patents to CSOT
Samsung Display is effectively terminating its LCD business. The company sold its LCD factory in Suzhou, China, a couple of years ago, and new reports reveal that Samsung has recently completed transferring its LCD-related patents to CSOT (China Star Optoelectronics Technology). Samsung Display reportedly transferred its LCD-related patents registered in the USA to CSOT earlier […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Samsung patents new energy-efficient display refresh rate technology
Samsung is developing a new display refresh rate technology for mobile devices. A new patent application by Samsung describes a display technology that can apply different refresh rates simultaneously across multiple screen areas. This could be the next evolutionary step in Samsung's refresh rate technology for mobile displays. The Galaxy S20 was the first to […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Latest “patent troll” lawsuit faced by Samsung was filed by a former exec
Samsung is one of the biggest targets for patent-related lawsuits filed by NPEs (non-practicing entities), the latter of which you may know by the colloquial term “patent trolls.” These companies acquire and hold patents but don't manufacture any products. Their only goal is to profit off licensing deals and, more importantly, from patent-related lawsuits. Samsung […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Samsung patents convertible laptop with detachable foldable display
It's no secret that Samsung is exploring all sorts of form factors for its revolutionary foldable displays. Samsung demonstrated several new concepts based on foldable display technology at CES 2022, including a foldable laptop, a couple of dual-folding phones, and a slideable handset. Even so, the products that Samsung demonstrated at CES seem to scratch […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Check out this mind-blowing foldable patent from Samsung
Samsung has not shied away from experimenting with foldable devices ever since the original Galaxy Z Fold hit shelves worldwide. We got to see several concept devices, including a tri-folding tablet on several occasions. Samsung wants to take it to another level by incorporating new design elements into a foldable device. 91mobiles has stumbled upon […]
- By Anil Ganti
- 2 years ago
Samsung was the most innovative tech company of 2021 patent-wise
Capital on Tap has deemed Samsung Electronics one of this year's most innovative companies on account of the large number of tech patents it secured. Like last year, Samsung Electronics was the 2nd most innovative tech company of 2021 behind Huawei. But combined with Samsung Display's patents, the company, as a whole, led the charge […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Russian court bans 61 Samsung smartphones following patent lawsuit
Samsung's smartphone business wasn't doing too great in Russia earlier this summer, as its biggest rival from China, Xiaomi, was able to capture a couple of extra percentage points in terms of market share. Samsung hoped that the launch of the Galaxy M52 5G and M22 in Russia would close that gap with Xiaomi, but […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Could this be the Galaxy Note Fold? New patent stokes old wounds
A foldable redesign of the Galaxy Note line seems to be very much on the cards.
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 3 years ago
Samsung Electronics has secured nearly 7,000 more patents this year alone
Samsung was the 2nd biggest smart home patent applicant last year, and it holds hundreds upon hundreds of patents related to 5G technology alone. The company's patent portfolio continues growing every year, and according to the local media, Samsung has secured nearly 7,000 more patents since the beginning of the year. Samsung Electronics reportedly holds […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 3 years ago
