Ban on Samsung smartphone sales requested in US
Lepton Computing LLC has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung Electronics in the United States, targeting the technology used in the popular Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip series. The plaintiff alleges that Samsung misappropriated proprietary foldable screen architectures and prototypes shared during partnership discussions as far back as 2013. In addition to seeking financial damages and royalties, Lepton Computing is calling for a total ban on the production and sale of Samsung’s foldable devices. While the legal stakes are high, some industry experts view the lawsuit as a strategic move typical of "patent trolls" looking for significant settlements.
Another patent dispute related to the smartphone industry is escalating in the US. Lepton Computing LLC has filed a lawsuit against the South Korean manufacturer Samsung. Ixbt.com reports on this.
The lawsuit alleges that the company has been using foldable screen technologies without authorization.
This dispute concerns popular lines such as Galaxy Z Fold, Galaxy Z Flip, and even Galaxy Z TriFold. The plaintiff claims to hold key patents regarding the architecture of smartphones with flexible screens.
For this reason, financial compensation and royalty payments are being demanded from Samsung.
According to representatives of Lepton Computing, they discussed cooperation issues with Samsung Electronics in 2013. At that time, technological details and prototypes were presented to the Korean giant.
However, despite being aware of the existence of the patents, Samsung continued to manufacture devices in violation of them.
Currently, the plaintiff is seeking not only the recovery of funds but also a complete ban on the production and sale of all foldable devices. Experts assess this situation as another attempt carried out by patent trolls.
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