A federal jury in Marshall, Texas ruled that Samsung Electronics must pay $445.5 million for infringing patents covering 4G, 5G, and WiFi technologies. The jury found Samsung willfully violated four core patents related to wireless signal interference management, critical for maintaining network performance under heavy traffic. Products implicated include Galaxy smartphones and laptops.
The Marshall court handles nearly half of all global semiconductor patent lawsuits and has previously issued multiple high-value rulings against Samsung. This decision reinforces the strategic value of intellectual property in global technology competition.
ICgoodFind : The ruling highlights the growing risks of patent disputes, urging tech firms to prioritize innovation protection and proactive IP management.
