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Maxell asserted eight patents, including U.S. Patent No. 8,098,695, against ZTE; the '695 patent was asserted against ZTE USA only. A jury found ZTE willfully infringed seven patents, including the '695 patent, and awarded $43.3 million; the case was terminated on March 11, 2019, under a confidential settlement.
Complaint asserted eight U.S. patents, including U.S. 8,736,729 and U.S. 8,339,493. In or about July 2018 a jury found ZTE liable for willful infringement and awarded Maxell approximately $43.3 million; the narrative notes it could not confirm whether the trial verdict specifically rested on the '729 patent.
Maxell asserted twelve patents, including U.S. 8,736,729 as Exhibit 3. The case was dismissed with prejudice on April 1, 2021, on the parties' joint motion, with each side bearing its own fees and costs.
Maxell asserted nine U.S. patents, including U.S. 8,736,729, against LG smartphones, tablets, and Gram laptops. Originally filed in E.D. Tex., the case was transferred to N.D. Cal. and closed on July 2, 2025, after a stipulation of dismissal, consistent with a settlement.
LG Electronics USA Inc. et al. filed an inter partes review challenging U.S. 8,736,729. The PTAB terminated the proceeding on July 21, 2025, due to settlement prior to institution, with a confidential settlement agreement filed.
Patent infringement action by Hitachi Maxell against Huawei and Huawei Device entities. The case was stayed pending PTAB inter partes review and docket records show it closed on July 2, 2018.