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Phone Arena
5 days ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
Verizon has to pay $175 million for for stepping on a patent that makes our phones way better
Receive the latest Verizon news Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy Verizon Verizon Verizon Verizon Verizon Patents exist for a reason – and a federal jury in Texas has ordered Verizon Wireless to pay $175 million in damages to Headwater Research. The reason? Infringing patented wireless communications technology, apparently. Reuters reports that the decision marks the second major courtroom victory for Headwater in the same court, following a $278.7 million verdict earlier this year against Samsung Electronics for similar patent Research, based in Tyler, Texas, was founded by inventor and scientist Dr. Gregory Raleigh. That's not your everyday scientist – that's a man who has contributed in wireless communication, mobile operating systems, network virtualization and many more fields. He didn't only found successful companies but also played a key role in shaping the core technologies that power today's smartphones and wireless in his career, Greg returned to Stanford University, where he developed the foundation for modern MIMO (multiple-input, multiple-output) wireless communication. This breakthrough became a crucial part of 4G and 5G technology, now used in billions of mobile devices and networks worldwide. He later founded Clarity Wireless to bring this innovation to market, which was acquired by Cisco in continued to push mobile performance forward by founding Airgo Networks. Airgo's chipsets dramatically boosted Wi-Fi speed and reliability, and its innovations became the basis for all Wi-Fi radio standards starting in 2006. The company was later acquired by Qualcomm in ten years ago, Dr. Raleigh talked about the US Patent System and how patents incentivize incredible risk for innovators across the country:Today, Greg also leads Headwater Research, a tech incubator focused on mobile operating systems and cloud infrastructure that support modern smartphone apps and services. With more than 400 patents to his name, his work spans wireless, networking, software, and mobile systems. We all benefit from this man's according to court filings, his company developed wireless technology designed to reduce data usage and network congestion, extend battery life by lowering power consumption, and improve device connectivity. Don't we all want that?Headwater claimed that it shared details of this technology withunder a non-disclosure agreement between 2009 and 2011, but thatlater incorporated the innovations into its mobile phones, tablets, and cellular networks without a the allegations and argued that the patents were invalid, stating after the verdict that the jury's decision was not supported by the facts and that the company intends to ruling againstfollows a similar outcome in a case against Samsung in 2025. In that dispute, the same Marshall court found that Samsung had infringed two Headwater patents through its use of wireless technologies in various Galaxy phones, tablets, and other devices. As in thecase, Samsung denied wrongdoing and also challenged the validity of the patents. The company has the option to appeal the jury's decision.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Verizon owes $175 million in patent infringement case, Texas jury says
By Blake Brittain A federal court in Marshall, Texas, said on Wednesday that U.S. telecom company Verizon Wireless must pay $175 million in damages for violating an inventor's patent rights related to wireless communications technology . The jury's decision in favor of Headwater Research comes just months after the firm secured a $278 million verdict in a separate patent dispute against Samsung over wireless technology, also in the same Marshall, Texas, federal court. Spokespeople for Verizon and attorneys for Headwater did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Wednesday's verdict. Tyler, Texas-based Headwater was founded by scientist and inventor Gregory Raleigh. Headwater said in its complaint in 2023 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 it shared information about its technology with Verizon under a non-disclosure agreement between 2009 and 2011. The complaint said that Verizon's mobile phones, tablets and cellular networks infringed Headwater's patents. Verizon denied the allegations and argued that the patents were invalid.
The Star
6 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Verizon owes $175 million in patent infringement case, Texas jury says
Hans Vestberg, Chairman and CEO of Verizon, rings the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., June 30, 2025. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo (Reuters) -A federal court in Marshall, Texas, said on Wednesday that U.S. telecom company Verizon Wireless must pay $175 million in damages for violating an inventor's patent rights related to wireless communications technology. The jury's decision in favor of Headwater Research comes just months after the firm secured a $278 million verdict in a separate patent dispute against Samsung over wireless technology, also in the same Marshall, Texas, federal court. Spokespeople for Verizon and attorneys for Headwater did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Wednesday's verdict. Tyler, Texas-based Headwater was founded by scientist and inventor Gregory Raleigh. Headwater said in its complaint in 2023 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 it shared information about its technology with Verizon under a non-disclosure agreement between 2009 and 2011. The complaint said that Verizon's mobile phones, tablets and cellular networks infringed Headwater's patents. Verizon denied the allegations and argued that the patents were invalid. (Reporting by Blake Brittain in Washington; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
Cision Canada
09-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
HEADWATER EXPLORATION INC. ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF ANNUAL AND SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETING
CALGARY, AB, May 8, 2025 /CNW/ - Headwater Exploration Inc. (" Headwater") (TSX: HWX) is pleased to announce that the nominees listed in Headwater's management information circular dated March 25, 2025 were elected as directors of Headwater at its annual and special meeting of shareholders (the " Meeting") held today, May 8, 2025. In addition, all other matters considered at the Meeting were approved by Headwater's shareholders. On a vote by ballot, each of the following eight nominees proposed by management was elected as a director of Headwater: Nominee Outcome of Vote Votes For Votes Withheld Chandra Henry Elected 153,400,160 (97.00%) 4,740,699 (3.00%) Jason Jaskela Elected 154,807,827 (97.89%) 3,333,032 (2.11%) Stephen Larke Elected 127,017,777 (80.32%) 31,123,082 (19.68%) Kevin Olson Elected 148,972,565 (94.20%) 9,168,294 (5.80%) David Pearce Elected 152,517,442 (96.44%) 5,623,417 (3.56%) Neil Roszell Elected 148,358,241 (93.81%) 9,782,618 (6.19%) Kam Sandhar Elected 154,785,737 (97.88%) 3,355,122 (2.12%) Cheree Stephenson Elected 154,806,116 (97.89%) 3,334,743 (2.11%) KPMG LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, was appointed as the auditors of Headwater with 99.95% of the shares represented at the Meeting voting in favour of their appointment. The resolution to accept Headwater's approach to executive compensation was approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, with 99.41% of the shares represented at the Meeting voting in favour of the resolution. The resolution to approve the unallocated awards under the performance and restricted award plan of the Corporation was approved, with 95.75% of the shares represented at the Meeting voting in favour of the resolution. SOURCE Headwater Exploration Inc.
Reuters
28-04-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Samsung owes $279 mln in wireless patent case, US jury says
April 28 (Reuters) - A U.S. jury said Samsung Electronics ( opens new tab owes an inventor's company more than $278.7 million for infringing two patents related to wireless communications technology. 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
