Defendant

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

60 cases as defendant.

Cases
60
Active
39
21 closed
Filed
2019–2026
Top venue
E.D. Texas
17 cases
Also appears as a plaintiff in 23 cases → View as plaintiff

Company profile

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.

Filing activity

2019: 3 cases'192020: 4 cases'202021: 4 cases'212022: 4 cases'222023: 4 cases'232024: 12 cases'242025: 17 cases17'252026: 4 cases'26
Cases filed per year naming Samsung Electronics America, Inc. as defendant.

Fingertip Mouse Corporation dba FTM Computer Products v. Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

open/pending
Docket:
2:26-cv-00760
Filed:
2026-08-26
Patents:10963070

Patent infringement action filed by Fingertip Mouse Corporation against Samsung Electronics America, Inc. in the Eastern District of Texas, asserting U.S. Patent 10,963,070. The complaint's exhibits include a claim chart for 10,963,070, and the case is listed as open/pending. The reported filing date of 2026-08-26 is subject to a date discrepancy noted in the source.

Lepton Computing LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

pending
Filed:
2026-04-26
Patents:11693450

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.

Mobility IP Holdings, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

pending
Docket:
2:26-cv-00157
Filed:
2026-02-27

Mobility IP Holdings, Inc. sued Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. in the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division, asserting seven patents including US 8,151,345. The accused products include Samsung Galaxy S, A, Note, Xcover, Z Fold, Z Flip, Watch, and Tab series running Samsung Pay/Samsung Wallet. Service was completed in March 2026, answers were filed June 23, 2026, and a scheduling order was entered June 24, 2026; no merits ruling has been reported.

SureCell Transactions LLC v. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. et al.

pending
Docket:
2:26-cv-00106
Filed:
2026-02-12

SureCell Transactions LLC filed a patent infringement action against Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. in the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division. The complaint asserts six patents, including US 11,989,612, and accuses Galaxy smartphones, wearables, tablets, Samsung Pay/Wallet, and related payment apps. The case is pending.

Netlist, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

pending
Docket:
337-TA-1472
Filed:
2025-09-30
Patents:10217523B1

Netlist, Inc. filed an ITC complaint alleging infringement of its patent(s), including US10217523B1, by Samsung entities, Google LLC, and Super Micro Computer, Inc. The investigation was instituted and is pending before an Administrative Law Judge.

Network-1 Technologies, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

Active
Docket:
2:25-cv-00667
Filed:
2025-06-27
Patents:12166869

Network-1 Technologies, Inc. filed this patent infringement suit against Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. concerning US patent 12166869. The court denied Samsung's motion to focus asserted patent claims, and a Markman hearing is set for December 14, 2026, with jury selection for June 7, 2027.

Massively Broadband LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

Ongoing
Docket:
2:25-cv-00608
Filed:
2025-06-06
Patents:9667337

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.

Massively Broadband LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

Ongoing
Docket:
2:25-cv-00608
Filed:
2025-06-06
Patents:11063625

Massively Broadband LLC filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. asserting patent 11063625. The case is ongoing in the Texas Eastern District Court, with a trial date scheduled for April 19, 2027.

Massively Broadband LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

active
Docket:
2:25-cv-00608
Filed:
2025-06-06
Patents:10797783

Massively Broadband LLC filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. in the Eastern District of Texas. The ongoing case alleges infringement of a dozen patents, including US Patent 10797783.

Maxell, Ltd. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

ongoing
Docket:
5:25-cv-00052
Filed:
2025-04-21
Patents:10812646

Maxell, Ltd. filed a patent infringement suit against Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. The case is ongoing, with Samsung having filed a motion to stay proceedings pending inter partes reviews, including one related to US patent 10812646.

SnapAid, Ltd. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

pending
Docket:
2:25-cv-00378
Filed:
2025-04-10
Patents:10009537

SnapAid, Ltd. filed a patent infringement action against Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. in the Eastern District of Texas, asserting eight related patents including U.S. 10,009,537. Samsung filed counterclaims including a declaratory judgment that the '537 patent is invalid. The case is pending, with trial set for April 2027.

Wilus Institute of Standards and Technology Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. et al.

Open
Docket:
2:25-cv-00070
Filed:
2025-01-23
Patents:11716171

Wilus Institute of Standards and Technology Inc. filed this patent infringement suit against Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. asserting US patent 11716171. The case has been consolidated into 2:25-cv-00069 and is set for trial on August 17, 2026.

Wilus Institute of Standards and Technology Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., LTD. et al.

Open; consolidated
Docket:
2:25-cv-00070-JRG-RSP
Filed:
2025-01-23
Patents:11716171

Wilus Institute of Standards and Technology Inc. filed a patent infringement suit against Samsung Electronics Co., LTD. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. This case has been consolidated into lead case 2:25-cv-00069-JRG-RSP in the Eastern District of Texas, is open, and a jury trial has been demanded with selection set for August 17, 2026.

Omni MedSci, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics, Co. Ltd. et al.

Pending
Docket:
2:24-cv-01070
Filed:
2024-12-20
Patents:12193790

Omni MedSci, Inc. filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the Eastern District of Texas against Samsung, Fossil, OnePlus, and Ōura Health Oy, asserting patent 12193790. The case is pending, with defendants having moved for a stay.

Xifi Networks R&D, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

active
Docket:
2:24-cv-01057-JRG
Filed:
2024-12-17
Patents:11974143

This active district court case, filed by Xifi Networks R&D, Inc. against Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc., is ongoing. Defendants' motion to stay proceedings pending Inter Partes Review (IPR) and Post-Grant Review (PGR) was denied, and trial is scheduled for October 19, 2026.

XiFi Networks R&D, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

Active
Docket:
2:24-cv-01057-JRG
Filed:
2024-12-17
Patents:12169756

XiFi Networks R&D, Inc. sued Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. for patent infringement. The case is active, with a trial set for October 19, 2026, and a claim construction hearing scheduled for April 29, 2026.

Freedom Patents, LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

Dismissed with prejudice
Filed:
2024-06-14
Terminated:
2024-08-23
Patents:8514815

Freedom Patents, LLC sued Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics America, Inc., and Harman International Industries, Inc. for patent infringement. The case was dismissed with prejudice by Chief Judge Amos L. Mazzant, with each party bearing its own attorney fees, costs, and expenses.

Harbor Island Dynamic, LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

stayed
Docket:
2:24-cv-00140-JRG-RSP
Filed:
2024-02-27

Harbor Island Dynamic sued Samsung for infringement of the '886 patent and related patents based on Samsung's Antenna Switch and Coupler die (e.g., PK5562_01), allegedly used in the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The case was stayed pending the PTAB IPR proceedings.

Chien-Min Sung v. Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. et al.

Stayed pending resolution of a parallel action
Docket:
4:23-cv-00752-SDJ
Filed:
2023-08-21
Patents:8974270

Chien-Min Sung sued Samsung entities for infringing US Patent 8974270, among others, by using third-party pad conditioners in their CMP processes. The case is currently stayed.

Daedalus Prime LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

stayed
Docket:
2:22-cv-00352
Filed:
2022-09-12

Daedalus Prime LLC asserted eight patents, including the '080 patent, against Samsung and TSMC in the Eastern District of Texas. The case was stayed in October 2022 under 28 U.S.C. § 1659 pending a parallel ITC investigation; it was consolidated with 2:22-cv-00353 and 2:22-cv-00354 and then deconsolidated per the stay order.

Manufacturing Resources International, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

Open/pending
Docket:
2:22-cv-00320
Filed:
2022-08-19
Patents:8854595

MRI's complaint asserted infringement of the '595 patent (among others) and sought injunctive and monetary relief. A parallel IPR invalidated the challenged claims, which may affect this case's viability.

Manufacturing Resources International, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

closed (disposition unverified)
Docket:
2:22-cv-00320
Filed:
2022-08-19
Patents:11013142

MRI sued Samsung entities in the Eastern District of Texas asserting five patents, including U.S. Patent No. 11,013,142. The docket is closed as of March 2024, but the specific disposition is unverified.

Parus Holdings, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

active
Docket:
6:21-cv-01073-ADA
Filed:
2021-10-15

Parus asserted the '455, '705, and '402 patents against Samsung in the Western District of Texas. Joint claim construction proceeded through late 2022 with coordinated defendants, but the final disposition was not confirmed.

Smart Mobile Technologies LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

Dismissed with Prejudice
Docket:
6:21-cv-00701
Filed:
2021-07-02
Terminated:
2024-07-15
Patents:9191083

All claims, counterclaims, and affirmative defenses were dismissed with prejudice, with each party bearing its own costs. No damages or injunctive relief were awarded, reflecting a negotiated resolution.

Proxense, LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

dismissed with prejudice
Docket:
6:21-cv-00210-ADA
Filed:
2021-03-05
Terminated:
2023-01-19

Proxense sued Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. in the Western District of Texas, asserting several patents including US 9,049,188 against Samsung Pay/Galaxy devices. The case was resolved before trial by consent judgment/stipulated dismissal with prejudice, closing January 19, 2023, with no court ruling on validity or infringement of the '188 patent.

DivX, LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

terminated/settled
Docket:
337-TA-1222
Filed:
2020-09-10

Section 337 investigation filed by DivX against Samsung, LG, MediaTek/MStar, Realtek, and TCL entities. The asserted patents included the '486 patent. Realtek was terminated in 2021; the investigation was terminated as to TCL in May 2022 based on a settlement agreement.

SpaceTime3D, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

Terminated/closed
Docket:
2:19-cv-00372-JRG
Filed:
2019-11-14

SpaceTime3D sued Samsung in the Eastern District of Texas alleging infringement of the '654 patent and related patents. The case was terminated/closed; a Markman claim-construction order issued December 7, 2020, and a motion to stay was denied December 4, 2020.

Kannuu Pty Ltd. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

active
Docket:
1:19-cv-04297
Filed:
2019-05-10
Patents:11573939

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.

Kannuu Pty Ltd. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

ongoing
Docket:
1:19-cv-04297-ER
Filed:
2019-05-10
Patents:11200252

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.

W&Wsens Devices Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

Active
Docket:
2:24-cv-00854-JRG
Patents:11621360

W&Wsens Devices Inc. sued Samsung for patent infringement, asserting patent 11621360 and other related patents. The court denied Samsung's motions to stay pending PTAB review and to transfer the case to the Northern District of California. Samsung was granted leave to amend its invalidity contentions.

Telcom Ventures LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

Active
Docket:
2:24-cv-00691-JRG
Patents:11770756

Telcom Ventures LLC filed a patent infringement complaint against Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. The case is active in the Eastern District of Texas with a jury selection date set for June 22, 2026.

G+ Communications, LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

invalidated on appeal
Docket:
2:22-CV-00078-JRG
Terminated:
2026-07-30
Patents:10736130

A jury initially found Samsung infringed US Patent 10736130 and another patent, awarding damages. Following a PTAB ruling that US Patent 10736130 was invalid, the district court wiped away the verdict for this patent. The PTAB's invalidity ruling for US Patent 10736130 was affirmed by the Federal Circuit on July 30, 2026.

Headwater Research LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

dismissed (settled)
Docket:
2:24-cv-00228-JRG-RSP

Headwater sued Samsung for infringement of '055 and related patents. The parties filed a joint motion to dismiss; in September 2025 the court dismissed Headwater's infringement claims with prejudice and Samsung's counterclaims/defenses without prejudice, each side bearing its own fees and costs.

Smart Mobile Technologies LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

dismissed with prejudice
Docket:
6:21-cv-00701-ADA
Terminated:
2024-07-15
Patents:9614943

Smart Mobile Technologies LLC asserted U.S. Patent 9,614,943 (one of 12 asserted patents) against Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. in W.D. Tex. The case was dismissed with prejudice on July 15, 2024 via a joint motion, with no damages or injunctive relief awarded.