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Case Overview and Background: G. Holdings Ltd. v. [[[Samsung Electronics Co.](/litigations/by-defendant/Samsung%20Electronics%20Co.), Ltd.](/litigations/by-plaintiff/Samsung%20Electronics%20Co.%2C%20Ltd.) et al.](/litigations/by-plaintiff/Samsung%20Electronics%20Co.%2C%20Ltd.%20et%20al.)

This patent infringement litigation, Case No. 2:20-cv-00342, was filed by G. Holdings Ltd. against Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America Inc. in the Eastern District of Texas. G. Holdings Ltd. operates as a Non-Practicing Entity (NPE) or patent assertion entity, a company that primarily acquires and asserts patents rather than manufacturing products or offering services. The defendants, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America Inc., are well-known operating companies in the consumer electronics and technology sectors. The litigation concerned alleged infringement related to electronic payment systems.

The patent asserted in this case is U.S. Patent No. 9,022,294, titled "Systems and methods for analyzing entity profiles." This patent describes computer-based systems and methods for collecting and comparing attributes of a group of entities using data that represents topic information of the entity and interaction data between entities. Its aim is to identify opportunities to influence changes in entity attributes, employing techniques like semantic analysis, topic modeling, and social network analysis.

The case was filed on October 29, 2020, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division, and was presided over by Judge Rodney Gilstrap. The Eastern District of Texas has historically been a significant venue for patent litigation, often favored by patent owners, including NPEs, due to its reputation as a "rocket docket" known for its expedited trial schedules and procedural rules perceived as plaintiff-friendly. This venue's appeal to NPEs is a notable aspect of the broader patent litigation landscape. The case ultimately closed on August 19, 2021, suggesting a relatively swift resolution, likely through a settlement, given the nature of patent infringement suits involving NPEs. A search for Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs) specifically for U.S. Patent No. 9,022,294 did not reveal any instituted proceedings.

I have confirmed that U.S. Patent No. 9,022,294 is at issue in G. Holdings Ltd. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al, 2:20-cv-00342 E.D. Tex. This was explicitly stated in an IP Watchdog article [3 from previous turn] that listed the case and patent numbers. The case was filed on October 29, 2020, and closed on August 19, 2021.

Now, let's detail the developments based on the search results.

Key Legal Developments and Outcome for G. Holdings Ltd. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al, Case No. 2:20-cv-00342 (E.D. Tex.)

Parties:

• Plaintiff: G. Holdings Ltd.
• Defendants: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

Patents at Issue: U.S. Patent No. 9,022,294, among others (e.g., 7,628,333). [3 from previous turn]

Chronological Developments:

• 2020-10-29: Case Filing. G. Holdings Ltd. filed a patent infringement complaint against Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The case was assigned to Judge Rodney Gilstrap. [5 from previous turn]
• 2021-08-19: Case Closed. The case was closed on August 19, 2021. The rapid closure, approximately ten months after filing, suggests a pre-trial resolution, most commonly a settlement and voluntary dismissal.

Missing Information:

• Specific dates for the filing of the answer, counterclaims, or any motions to dismiss or transfer are not readily available in the provided snippets. The fast closure also makes significant motion practice (like full summary judgment briefing or Markman hearings) less likely to have reached a conclusive, publicly reported outcome.
• The exact nature of the closure (e.g., voluntary dismissal due to settlement) is not explicitly detailed in the provided search snippets, although "closed" generally points to a final disposition.
• No specific PTAB IPR/PGR proceedings for U.S. Patent No. 9,022,294 directly linked to G. Holdings Ltd. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al were found in the provided search results. While there are general PTAB search results and discussions of IPRs in other cases, none explicitly identify an IPR filed by Samsung or related parties against G. Holdings Ltd.'s U.S. Patent No. 9,022,294 in connection with this specific district court case.

Outcome:
The patent infringement litigation G. Holdings Ltd. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al, Case No. 2:20-cv-00342 in the Eastern District of Texas, involving U.S. Patent No. 9,022,294, was filed on October 29, 2020, and closed less than a year later, on August 19, 2021. [1, 2, 3 from previous turn] The closing of the case within this timeframe typically indicates a pre-trial resolution, such as a settlement leading to a voluntary dismissal. No further details regarding trial, verdict, or post-trial motions are available, which is consistent with an early resolution.
The case G. Holdings Ltd. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al, Case No. 2:20-cv-00342, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, involved allegations of patent infringement related to U.S. Patent No. 9,022,294, among others. [cite: 3 (from previous step)]

Here's a chronological summary of the key legal developments and outcome for this litigation:

Case Caption: G. Holdings Ltd. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al
Case number: 2:20-cv-00342
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Patents at issue: 9,022,294 (and 7,628,333) [cite: 3 (from previous step)]
Parties:

• Plaintiff: G. Holdings Ltd.
• Defendants: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

Key Legal Developments:

• 2020-10-29: Complaint Filed. G. Holdings Ltd. initiated the patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. in the Eastern District of Texas. The case was assigned to Judge Rodney Gilstrap. [cite: 5 (from previous step)]
• 2021-08-19: Case Closed. The district court case was closed on this date.

Outcome:

The patent infringement litigation, which involved U.S. Patent No. 9,022,294, concluded less than a year after its filing. The case was closed on August 19, 2021. While the exact terms of the closure (e.g., voluntary dismissal due to settlement) are not explicitly detailed in the publicly available search results, the relatively swift closure is typical of a pre-trial resolution, often a settlement between the parties. No information regarding answers, counterclaims, pre-trial motions of substance (such as motions to dismiss, transfer, or stay pending IPR, or summary judgment), claim construction (Markman) outcomes, discovery milestones, trial events, verdict, or post-trial motions reaching a reported decision was found, consistent with an early resolution.

Parallel PTAB IPR/PGR Proceedings:

No specific Inter Partes Review (IPR) or Post-Grant Review (PGR) proceedings related to U.S. Patent No. 9,022,294 directly initiated by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. or Samsung Electronics America, Inc. in connection with this specific district court litigation were identified in the provided search results.

Counsel of Record for G. Holdings Ltd. in G. Holdings Ltd. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

In the patent infringement case G. Holdings Ltd. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al. (2:20-cv-00342) in the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division, plaintiff G. Holdings Ltd. is represented by Paul Hastings LLP. The asserted patents in this case include U.S. Patent No. 9,022,294.

While specific attorneys from Paul Hastings LLP appearing in this particular case were not individually identified in the available public search results, the firm's involvement is noted in relation to expert declarations for claim construction. Paul Hastings LLP is a globally recognized law firm with a significant intellectual property practice, frequently involved in complex patent litigation.

It is common practice in the Eastern District of Texas for lead counsel from national firms to associate with local counsel for their expertise in district-specific procedures. However, the exact local counsel for G. Holdings Ltd. in this case was not explicitly identified in the provided search results.

Counsel of Record for Defendant(s) in G. Holdings Ltd. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al. (2:20-cv-00342)

Based on available public information, identifying the complete counsel of record for Defendants Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. in case 2:20-cv-00342 in the Eastern District of Texas proves challenging without direct access to the court's full docket. However, certain filings and related case information suggest the involvement of several attorneys.

The defendants, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc., filed "Invalidity and Subject-Matter Eligibility Contentions" in this case, indicating they were represented by "their attorneys." While the specific names of the attorneys and their firms were not detailed in the provided snippet of this document, a broader search into Samsung's patent litigation practices in the Eastern District of Texas provides some insight.

It is common for large corporations like Samsung to utilize a combination of in-house counsel and outside law firms for complex patent litigation. Matthew Bathon serves as Principal Legal Counsel at Samsung Electronics, where he coordinates Samsung's ITC and district court dockets, including intellectual property disputes. Similarly, Phillip Lee is a Principal Legal Counsel at Samsung Electronics US IP Center, managing a docket of patent cases with outside counsel law firms.

While a definitive list of outside counsel for this specific case (2:20-cv-00342) could not be pinpointed directly from public summaries of docket entries, other related Samsung patent cases in the Eastern District of Texas have featured prominent firms. For example, DLA Piper secured a victory for Samsung Electronics Co. in a different Eastern District of Texas patent case in October 2025. Additionally, O'Melveny & Myers LLP attorneys, including Jeffrey G. Lau, have represented Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. in other patent infringement actions in Texas federal courts.

Given the limitations in accessing a full, detailed docket, the precise roster of outside counsel for Samsung in 2:20-cv-00342 is not explicitly and comprehensively stated in the publicly available search results. Therefore, a complete list of all individual attorneys and their roles (lead counsel, of counsel, local counsel, in-house) along with their specific firms and relevant experience for this particular case cannot be definitively provided at this time. However, it is reasonable to infer that Samsung's in-house counsel, such as Matthew Bathon and Phillip Lee, would have overseen the litigation, working with external legal teams from firms known for handling Samsung's patent defense in the Eastern District of Texas.