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The patent infringement litigation, case number 6:20-cv-01183, was filed in the Texas Western District Court. The plaintiff is Power2B, Inc., and the defendants are Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and [[Samsung Electronics America](/litigations/by-defendant/Samsung%20Electronics%20America), Inc.](/litigations/by-plaintiff/Samsung%20Electronics%20America%2C%20Inc.). Power2B, Inc. is identified in an IPWatchdog article as a litigant asserting patents against the Samsung Group, which suggests it may be a non-practicing entity (NPE) or patent assertion entity (PAE). Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a multinational electronics corporation headquartered in South Korea, and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is its American subsidiary, both operating companies known for manufacturing a wide range of electronic devices.

The patents at issue include US Patent 8,624,850, along with US Patents 8,610,675, 9,317,170, 9,569,093, and 10,156,931. While a detailed technical sketch for each patent is not immediately available, US Patent 8,624,850 generally relates to technology within the electronics or telecommunications domain, given the nature of the defendant's business. The accused products or services are broadly "Samsung Group" products, implying a range of electronic devices or related technologies.

The case is being heard in the US District Court for the Western District of Texas, a venue known for its active patent litigation docket, particularly under Judge Alan D. Albright, who presides over a significant number of patent cases. The Western District of Texas, and particularly its Waco division, has become a popular venue for patent infringement lawsuits due to its expeditious handling of patent cases. The filing of this case, along with several others by Power2B, Inc. against Samsung, aligns with a pattern of patent assertion, potentially by an NPE, as observed in late 2020 filings. This case is part of a broader trend of patent litigation in the Western District of Texas involving various entities, including NPEs.

Key Legal Developments and Outcome for Power2B, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al. (6:20-cv-01183)

This section details the significant legal events and the current status of the patent infringement case, Power2B, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al., filed in the Western District of Texas.

Filing & Initial Pleadings

The case was filed on December 23, 2020. Power2B, Inc. initiated the lawsuit against Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc., asserting infringement of U.S. Patent 8,624,850, among others. The case number is 6:20-cv-01183, and it was assigned to Judge Alan D. Albright.

Pre-Trial Motions

Defendants Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. filed a motion to dismiss counterclaims 11-15 (unenforceability) and strike affirmative defenses 13-17 (unenforceability).

Claim Construction (Markman) Outcomes

A claim construction order was issued on November 10, 2021. For U.S. Patent 8,624,850, the court construed "impingement of an electromagnetic radiation spot" to mean "an area of reflected or projected radiation." This construction was later reviewed in a parallel inter partes review (IPR) appeal.

Parallel PTAB IPR Proceedings

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. filed an Inter Partes Review (IPR) petition, IPR2021-01642, challenging the patentability of claims in U.S. Patent 8,624,850. The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) adopted the district court's construction of "impingement of an electromagnetic radiation spot." The PTAB found that Samsung had not demonstrated that the challenged claims were unpatentable as obvious, specifically noting that prior art references (Newton and Reime) did not teach the "impingement" limitation under the adopted construction.

Samsung appealed the PTAB's decision to the Federal Circuit (Case No. 23-1630). On February 12, 2025, the Federal Circuit disagreed with the PTAB's (and thus the district court's) narrow construction of "impingement of an electromagnetic radiation spot." The Federal Circuit held that the term should encompass both (1) electromagnetic radiation being reflected or projected onto the interactive surface, and (2) interrupting or blocking electromagnetic radiation from reaching the surface, without reflecting or projecting radiation. The Federal Circuit vacated the PTAB's decision and remanded the case for reevaluation of obviousness under the broader claim construction.

Final Disposition or Present Posture

The current status of the district court case (6:20-cv-01183) itself is "terminated" as of January 26, 2023. While the Federal Circuit appeal of the related IPR concluded on February 12, 2025, with a remand to the PTAB, the district court case had already been terminated. This suggests a potential settlement, dismissal, or other resolution in the district court prior to the Federal Circuit's IPR ruling.

The counsel of record for the plaintiff, Power2B, Inc., in case 6:20-cv-01183 has been identified through court filings and related documents.

Here's the breakdown of the plaintiff's counsel:

• James P. Murphy
  • Role: Lead counsel
  • Firm: Unknown at this time based on available search results, but his registration number is 55,474.
  • Note: Identified as lead counsel for Power2B, Inc. in an IPR petition document related to one of the patents at issue in the district court case. Further information on his specific patent litigation experience or notable past cases beyond this role is not immediately available from the provided search results.

Here's an overview of the counsel of record representing the defendants, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc., in Power2B, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al., Case No. 6:20-cv-01183:

Lead Counsel:

• Firm: Paul Hastings LLP
  • Relevant Experience: Paul Hastings is recognized as a leading firm in high-stakes patent litigation, particularly for technology and life sciences companies. They have extensive experience representing major corporations in litigation spanning various technologies, including semiconductors and telecommunications, and have a strong track record in both district court and post-grant review proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). They have successfully defended clients against patent infringement claims and achieved victories in PTAB proceedings.
  • Attorneys (based on Federal Circuit appearances in related Power2B v. Samsung IPRs):
    • William Fink (Of Counsel, Los Angeles, CA): Appeared for Samsung in Federal Circuit appeals related to Power2B's patents and PTAB decisions.
    • Benjamin Haber (Of Counsel, Los Angeles, CA): Appeared for Samsung in Federal Circuit appeals related to Power2B's patents.
    • Abigail Grace McFee (Of Counsel, Los Angeles, CA): Appeared for Samsung in Federal Circuit appeals related to Power2B's patents.
    • Nicholas Whilt (Of Counsel, Los Angeles, CA): Appeared for Samsung in Federal Circuit appeals related to Power2B's patents.
    • Ryan Ken Yagura (Of Counsel, Los Angeles, CA): Appeared for Samsung in Federal Circuit appeals related to Power2B's patents.
    • Thomas McClinton Harris (Of Counsel, Newport Beach, CA): Appeared for Samsung in Federal Circuit appeals related to Power2B's patents.
    • Coke Morgan Stewart (Of Counsel, Washington, DC): Argued for Samsung (appellants) in a Federal Circuit appeal involving Power2B patents.

Local Counsel:

• Melissa R. Smith (Partner, Gillam & Smith, L.L.P., Marshall, TX)
  • Relevant Experience: Melissa Smith is an experienced trial lawyer in Texas federal courts, particularly the Eastern District of Texas, and has served as local counsel in thousands of patent cases. She has successfully tried multiple patent cases to verdict, resulting in non-infringement and invalidity verdicts for defendants. She has been consistently recognized as a Texas Superlawyer.
• J. Carl Cecere (Carl Cecere, P.C., Dallas, TX)
  • Relevant Experience: Carl Cecere is an appellate lawyer who handles cases in state courts (including the Texas Supreme Court) as well as federal courts of appeal and the United States Supreme Court. He has experience in intellectual property and corporate litigation.
• E. Danielle Thompson Williams (Charlotte, NC)
  • Relevant Experience: Danielle Thompson Williams is recognized as a top attorney in Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, and Patent Litigation. She is admitted to practice in various U.S. District Courts, including the Eastern District of Texas.

Note on Withdrawals:

• Bo K. Moon had previously appeared as counsel for the defendants but has since withdrawn from the case as of an order entered on April 9, 2026. Moon was associated with O'Melveny & Myers LLP.

It's important to note that while the provided case is in the Western District of Texas, and Judge Alan D. Albright is known for his patent docket in that district, some of the listed attorneys (e.g., those from Paul Hastings and O'Melveny & Myers) have appeared for Samsung in related inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and subsequent appeals to the Federal Circuit concerning Power2B's patents. These PTAB proceedings and Federal Circuit appeals are closely intertwined with district court litigation.