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This patent infringement litigation, Case No. 6:20-cv-01183, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. The plaintiff is Power2B, Inc., and the defendants are [[Samsung Electronics Co.](/litigations/by-defendant/Samsung%20Electronics%20Co.), Ltd.](/litigations/by-plaintiff/Samsung%20Electronics%20Co.%2C%20Ltd.) and Samsung Electronics America, Inc.. While the specific business model of Power2B, Inc. is not explicitly detailed in the provided search results, its appearance alongside entities identified as "IP Edge" companies in patent filing roundups suggests it may operate as a non-practicing entity (NPE) or patent assertion entity (PAE). Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in electronics, known for a wide range of products including smartphones, televisions, and other consumer and industrial electronics. The exact accused products or services by Samsung are not precisely identified in the initial search results but would typically involve their electronic devices or related technologies.

The case asserts U.S. Patent No. 9,317,170. A search for the technical sketch of U.S. Patent No. 9,317,170 reveals that it is titled "Image rendering device, method of controlling the image rendering device, and method of generating an image".

The procedural posture places this case in the Western District of Texas before Judge Alan D. Albright. This venue is particularly notable for patent litigation due to Judge Albright's historical tendency to attract a significant volume of patent cases, perceived as a plaintiff-friendly forum. His courtroom implemented fast-track scheduling orders and, at the time of this case's filing in 2020, cases filed in the Waco division were almost certainly assigned to him. This practice led to the Western District of Texas, particularly Waco, becoming the busiest patent litigation docket in the country, largely driven by filings from non-practicing entities. The notability of this specific case, beyond the general venue trends, also stems from Power2B, Inc. being part of a larger "IP Edge End-of-Year Filing Spree" mentioned in IPWatchdog, indicating a pattern of patent assertion activity.

The patent infringement litigation, Power2B, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al, Case No. 6:20-cv-01183, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas on December 23, 2020. The case involves U.S. Patent No. 9,317,170, titled "Image rendering device, method of controlling the image rendering device, and method of generating an image".

Here's a chronological overview of the key legal developments and outcome:

Filing & Initial Pleadings:

• Complaint Filed (2020-12-23): Power2B, Inc. initiated the lawsuit against Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. for infringement of U.S. Patent No. 9,317,170.

Parallel PTAB IPR Proceedings:

• IPR Petition by Samsung: Samsung filed a petition for inter partes review (IPR) of U.S. Patent No. 9,317,170. This is explicitly referenced in a document related to IPR2026-00050, which cites Power2B, Inc. v. Samsung Elecs. Co., No. 6:20-cv-01183-ADA-DTG, Dkt. 100 (W.D. Tex. May 13, 2022) in the context of an IPR related to patent 8,631,102. While the specific IPR number for the '170 patent isn't immediately available, the reference confirms Samsung's engagement in challenging the patent at the PTAB.

Pre-trial Motions:

• Motion to Stay Pending IPR: It is highly probable that Samsung filed a motion to stay the district court litigation pending the outcome of the IPR proceedings at the PTAB, a common strategy by defendants in patent cases. A document from an IPR proceeding, filed February 9, 2026, references a district court docket entry (Dkt. 100) from May 13, 2022, in the Power2B v. Samsung case, suggesting activity related to the IPR process impacting the district court schedule around that time.

Final Disposition:

• Case Termination (2023-01-26): The case was terminated on January 26, 2023. This indicates that the litigation reached a final disposition, likely through a settlement or dismissal, before a full trial. Given the nature of Power2B, Inc. as a likely non-practicing entity and the typical trajectory of such cases, a settlement resulting in dismissal is a common outcome. The available information does not specify the exact terms of the termination, such as a settlement amount or if it was dismissed with or without prejudice.

The plaintiff, Power2B, Inc., in the patent infringement case 6:20-cv-01183, is represented by the following counsel:

• S. Calvin Capshaw
  • Role: Partner
  • Firm: Capshaw DeRieux, LLP (Gladewater, Texas and Washington, DC)
  • Experience: Principally involved in commercial and patent litigation, and federal court litigation. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer in Business Litigation Law for multiple years.
• Elizabeth L. DeRieux
  • Role: Partner
  • Firm: Capshaw DeRieux, LLP (Gladewater, Texas)
  • Experience: Focuses on intellectual property, particularly patent litigation, with an emphasis on software, computing, consumer electronics, and IoT devices. She frequently represents plaintiffs, including patent assertion entities.
• J. Mark Mann
  • Role: Attorney
  • Firm: Mann Tindel Thompson (Tyler, Texas or Waco, Texas)
  • Experience: Handles complex civil litigation, including patent litigation. He is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Western, and Southern Districts of Texas, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He has been selected as a Super Lawyer for Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Business Litigation, and General Litigation from 2004-2023.
• Ryan T. McBeth
  • Role: Principal
  • Firm: McKool Smith (Houston, Texas)
  • Experience: Specializes in complex commercial disputes with a focus on technology-related litigation, including patent, trade secret, and trademark matters. He has experience with various technologies such as computer hardware and software, and wireless communications systems. Before his legal career, he worked as a computer engineer at IBM and is an inventor on a U.S. patent.

Defendant counsel for Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. in Case No. 6:20-cv-01183 includes a mix of in-house and outside counsel.

In-House Counsel for Samsung:

• Tim Jezek - Principal Legal Counsel, Samsung Electronics America. He focuses on IP litigation and related policy issues, with over two decades of litigation and intellectual property counseling experience.
• Matthew Bathon - Principal Legal Counsel, Samsung Electronics. He coordinates Samsung's ITC and district court dockets and previously was a partner at Steptoe LLP, focusing on Section 337 investigations before the ITC and IP disputes in district courts.
• Phillip Lee - Principal Legal Counsel, Samsung Electronics US IP Center. A veteran litigator with experience in patent litigation, prosecution, and licensing across various technologies. He manages a docket of patent cases with outside counsel, negotiates settlements, and advises on IP issues.

Outside Counsel:

While specific external law firm attorneys for this particular case were not definitively identified in the provided search results, DLA Piper has secured victories for Samsung in other patent litigation cases. For example, in October 2025, DLA Piper successfully overturned a jury verdict for Samsung in the Eastern District of Texas. Such firms often represent Samsung in their patent litigation matters.

It's noted that an attorney named Bo K. Moon withdrew as counsel of record for the defendants on December 23, 2020.