Myport Technologies Inc. and Myport IP Inc. v. Unknown Defendant

Case Overview: Myport Technologies Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

This patent infringement litigation, case number 2:22-cv-00114, was initiated by Myport Technologies Inc. and Myport IP Inc. (collectively, "MyPort") against Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. ("Samsung") in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. MyPort Technologies Inc. and MyPort IP Inc. appear to operate as Non-Practicing Entities (NPEs) or Patent Assertion Entities (PAEs), evidenced by their engagement in multiple patent assertions and affiliations with third-party litigation funding.

The lawsuit accused Samsung of infringing MyPort's patents through the sale of a broad lineup of its Galaxy devices, encompassing 29 distinct products including flagship smartphones, 5G variants, foldables, and the Galaxy Book laptop line. MyPort asserted three U.S. patents: US10237067B2, US10721066B2, and US9832017B2. Specifically, U.S. Patent No. 10,721,066 generally relates to using speech and image recognition to generate and associate tags with digital media. [cite: 3 (from prior thought process)].

The case was presided over by Chief Judge Rodney Gilstrap in the Eastern District of Texas, a venue widely recognized for its high volume of patent litigation and patentee-friendly reputation. The litigation concluded on February 20, 2024, when the parties filed a joint stipulation of dismissal with prejudice pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii), with each party bearing its own costs. This outcome suggests a settlement was reached between MyPort and Samsung, permanently barring MyPort from re-filing the same claims against Samsung. The case is notable as part of MyPort's broader assertion campaign, which has involved other major technology companies like Apple, and highlights the ongoing trend of NPEs leveraging patent portfolios in the mobile device sector.

Myport Technologies Inc. and Myport IP Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (2:22-cv-00114) was a patent infringement lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Texas concerning U.S. Patent Nos. 10,721,066, 10,237,067, and 9,832,017. The case was ultimately dismissed with prejudice on February 20, 2024, by joint stipulation of the parties.

Here are the key legal developments and outcome:

• Filing & Initial Pleadings:

  • Myport Technologies Inc. and Myport IP Inc. filed the patent infringement action against Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. on April 15, 2022, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The complaint asserted infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 10,237,067, 10,721,066, and 9,832,017, specifically accusing 29 Samsung Galaxy devices.

• Pre-trial Motions of Substance:

  • On November 27, 2023, District Judge Rodney Gilstrap denied Samsung's "Opposed Motion to Conduct Limited Third Party Discovery Related to License Defense After the Close of Fact Discovery." Samsung sought discovery from Motorola Mobility Inc. and Google, Inc. regarding a license Google allegedly held to the patents-in-suit, which Samsung contended barred Myport's infringement claims to the extent they relied on licensed Google software.

• Claim Construction (Markman) Outcomes:

  • Myport filed its Opening Claim Construction Brief (Markman brief) in the district court case, as referenced in an Inter Partes Review (IPR) document dated July 17, 2023. However, specific details or a date for the Markman hearing or claim construction order for this case are not available in the provided information.

• Discovery Milestones with Strategic Significance:

  • By August 30, 2023, discovery in the district court case was "far more advanced," with Myport having already conducted multiple fact depositions in Korea. This level of discovery was noted in a later IPR proceeding where it weighed against a discretionary denial of institution.

• Parallel PTAB IPR/PGR Proceedings:

  • IPR against U.S. Patent No. 10,721,066: An IPR petition was filed challenging claims 1-17 of U.S. Patent No. 10,721,066. Myport, as the patent owner, filed a response to the petition on July 17, 2023. In this response, Myport stated that "challenge 1 is moot, as it is directed at claims which have been disclaimed by Myport." The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decision to institute the IPR (or not) "question[ed] whether Petitioner demonstrate[d] a reasonable likelihood of prevailing in showing that [all asserted claims] would have been obvious." This suggests that the IPR was either not instituted for all claims or that the petitioner faced an uphill battle. The ultimate disposition of this IPR is not detailed in the provided information.
  • Related IPRs: Another IPR, IPR2025-01466, was filed by Apple Inc. against Myport Technologies, Inc. challenging U.S. Patent No. 10,237,067 (one of the patents in the district court case). This IPR was filed on September 9, 2025, and terminated on January 9, 2026. There was also an IPR (IPR2025-00432) filed against MyPort's U.S. Patent No. 11,575,148, which referenced the district court case.

• Settlement, Dismissal, Judgment, or Appeal:

  • The case closed on February 20, 2024. Myport and Samsung jointly stipulated to dismiss all claims with prejudice under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii). The court acknowledged the stipulation, dismissing all claims and causes of action with prejudice, with each party bearing its own costs, expenses, and attorneys' fees. A dismissal with prejudice by joint stipulation typically indicates a settlement between the parties, though the specific terms are not publicly disclosed. The duration of the litigation was 676 days.

Counsel of Record for Plaintiffs Myport Technologies Inc. and Myport IP Inc.

In the now-closed patent infringement case Myport Technologies Inc. and Myport IP Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al., case number 2:22-cv-00114 in the Eastern District of Texas, Franklin D. Kang of One LLP represented the plaintiffs. The case, filed on April 15, 2022, was dismissed with prejudice on February 20, 2024, through a joint stipulation by the parties.

The identified counsel for Myport Inc. includes:

• Franklin D. Kang
  • Role: Counsel for Plaintiff
  • Firm: One LLP
  • Office Location: Newport Beach, California (One LLP also has offices in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley, though Newport Beach is often associated with Mr. Kang's profile).
  • Relevant Experience: Mr. Kang is a patent attorney with approximately 19 years of experience, practicing in areas including mechanical engineering, manufacturing, transportation, e-commerce, and design. He has been noted as counsel for MyPort Inc. in this specific case. His experience also spans communications, computer architecture and software, semiconductors, and optics, and he has handled numerous patent litigation cases.

Defendants Identified and Case Outcome

The "Unknown Defendant" in the case Myport Technologies Inc. and Myport IP Inc. v. Unknown Defendant, 2:22-cv-00114, has been identified as Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc.. The case, filed in the Eastern District of Texas, was dismissed with prejudice on February 20, 2024, via a joint stipulation between the parties, with each party bearing its own costs, expenses, and attorneys' fees.

Further research is required to identify the specific counsel of record who represented Samsung in this matter, including their roles, firms, and relevant experience. The initial search did not provide a direct list of attorneys for the defendants. Without access to the full PACER docket, identifying counsel by name and firm from the provided snippets is not possible at this time.