Defendant
1 case as defendant.
Company Overview: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a South Korean multinational corporation headquartered in Suwon, South Korea. Founded in 1969, the publicly traded company (KRX: 005930) is a subsidiary of the larger Samsung Group. As a global technology giant, Samsung Electronics employed more than 260,000 people as of late 2024 and reported revenue of approximately $220.7 billion for 2024.
Products and Operations: The company operates two main divisions: Device eXperience (DX) and Device Solutions (DS). Its extensive product portfolio includes a wide array of consumer and industrial electronics. Notable products include Galaxy smartphones and tablets, TVs, wearable devices, and digital home appliances. The DS division is a major global supplier of electronic components, manufacturing memory chips (DRAM and NAND flash), semiconductors, and display panels for its own products and for other major electronics manufacturers.
Patent-Litigation Posture: As a major operating company, Samsung Electronics is frequently a target in patent disputes. The provided data shows the company as a defendant in a single tracked case, reflecting its position as a practicing entity defending its products against infringement claims. This suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, a venue widely considered favorable to patent plaintiffs.
Notable Case: The tracked case is Lepton Computing LLC v. Samsung Electronics et al. Filed in April 2026, the lawsuit alleges that Samsung's Galaxy Z series of foldable smartphones infringes on nine patents held by Lepton related to foldable display technology, hinge mechanisms, and user interface systems. Lepton Computing, which has been characterized as a non-practicing entity, is seeking damages and a permanent injunction against Samsung's foldable device sales in the U.S. The patents in question were registered after Samsung had already launched its first foldable phones.
Lepton Computing LLC alleges that Samsung's foldable devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip series, infringe on nine patents covering key technologies for such devices. The lawsuit targets technologies related to hardware structure, hinge design, display protection, and software features. Lepton is seeking damages and a permanent injunction.