Defendant
16 cases as defendant.
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is the United States-based sales, marketing, and distribution subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a South Korean multinational electronics and technology corporation. Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, Samsung Electronics America (SEA) was incorporated in 1983. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the publicly-traded Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KRX: 005930), it is a major component of the parent company's global operations, which reported consolidated revenues of approximately $230 billion in 2025 and employs over 262,000 people worldwide.
As an operating company, SEA markets and sells a wide portfolio of consumer and enterprise products in the United States. Major product lines include mobile devices (Galaxy smartphones, tablets, and wearables), home entertainment (TVs, projectors, and sound devices), and home appliances (refrigerators, laundry machines, and vacuums). The company also provides business technology solutions, including digital displays and 5G network systems. Beyond its sales and marketing role, SEA is involved in research and development through entities like Samsung Research America, Inc.
The provided data shows Samsung Electronics America is overwhelmingly a defendant in patent litigation, with 9 out of 10 tracked cases filed against it. This posture is typical of a large operating company defending its products against patent assertions. The lawsuits are frequently filed in plaintiff-friendly jurisdictions, particularly the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The plaintiffs in these cases, such as Lepton Computing LLC, Gaea, LLC, Topwire LLC, Malikie Innovations Limited, and Monticello Enterprises LLC, are often characterized as non-practicing entities (NPEs) or patent assertion entities.
The litigation against Samsung often targets core features of its high-volume products. For instance, recent cases from Lepton Computing concern foldable smartphone technology central to Samsung's Galaxy Z series. Malikie Innovations, which acquired a large portfolio from BlackBerry, has sued over patents related to mobile communications. In one instance, Samsung has acted as a plaintiff, filing a proceeding at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) against Topwire LLC, likely a defensive measure to challenge the validity of a patent being asserted against it.
Lepton Computing LLC alleges that Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip series smartphones infringe on nine patents related to foldable technology, including US 11,693,450. The plaintiff is seeking both monetary damages and a permanent injunction to halt sales of the accused devices.
Lawsuit filed by Malikie Innovations Limited against Samsung entities asserting U.S. Patent 8,666,062. The case is in its early stages, with preliminary motions pending.
This lawsuit was initiated by Massively Broadband LLC against Samsung entities as part of a patent litigation campaign. The case is currently active and ongoing.
A patent infringement lawsuit filed on June 6, 2025, involving the assertion of twelve patents. US patent 9,667,337 is asserted as one of five patents categorized as 'Intelligent Wireless Broadband Relay Patents' in the complaint.
This is an ongoing patent infringement lawsuit where Massively Broadband LLC asserts twelve patents, including US 8,725,700, against Samsung. A jury selection is scheduled for May 17, 2027.
A lawsuit filed by Massively Broadband LLC against Samsung in the Eastern District of Texas. The lawsuit involves twelve patents, including the '794 patent.
Patent infringement case filed by Netlist against Samsung entities. On March 6, 2026, the court ordered a stay in the case.
The complaint alleges that Samsung's Galaxy Buds headphones and Level Box and Sound Tower speaker lines infringe on three of One-E-Way's patents, including the '627 patent.
This is an active infringement lawsuit filed by VB Assets LLC against Samsung. According to the narrative, the case is in its early stages.
This active case targets Samsung's Bixby 2.0 products for patent infringement.
The case was dismissed with prejudice on September 30, 2025, following a joint motion by the parties, which suggests a settlement was reached.
The complaint asserts that Samsung's "Samsung Pay" technology utilizes methods protected by U.S. Patent No. 11,461,828.
This case is currently active and is part of the same assertion campaign as the case against Meta Platforms, Inc.
Kannuu alleged that Samsung's Smart TVs and Blu-ray players infringed on its patents, including the '393 patent. The case was stayed pending IPR proceedings, but as of July 2025 was described as active, with the court granting Kannuu leave to file a second amended complaint to add new patents.
The district court case is ongoing and involves several patents asserted by Kannuu against Samsung for alleged infringement by various Samsung Smart TVs and Blu-ray players. U.S. Patent 11,200,252 was asserted in this action after the original complaint was filed.
This is a patent infringement lawsuit filed by One-E-Way against Samsung in the Western District of Texas. The case is currently in its early stages.