Samsung owes $279 mln in wireless patent case, US jury says
The jury in Marshall, Texas federal court agreed with Headwater Research, opens new tab on Friday that Samsung's mobile phones, tablets and other devices misused Headwater's technology for improved Wi-Fi speed and reliability.
Samsung has been subject to multiple nine-figure patent verdicts in disputes over technology in its devices, including two verdicts in separate cases in the same East Texas court last year.
Spokespeople and attorneys for Samsung and Headwater did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Monday on the new verdict, which Samsung can appeal.
Tyler, Texas-based Headwater was founded by scientist and inventor Gregory Raleigh. Headwater said in its complaint in 2022 that its patented technology allows wireless devices to "reduce data usage and network congestion, extend battery life by decreasing power consumption, and enable users to stay connected."
Headwater said that a range of Samsung devices, including Galaxy phones and tablets, implemented its wireless technology without a license. Samsung denied the allegations and argued that the patents were invalid.
The case is Headwater Research LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, No. 2:23-cv-00103.
For Headwater: Marc Fenster, Reza Mirzaie, Brian Ledahl and Paul Kroeger of Russ August & Kabat
For Samsung: Michael McKeon, Tom Reger, Thad Kodish, Sara Fish and Noah Graubart of Fish & Richardson; Lance Yang of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan
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