A US company is suing to ban all of Samsung's foldable phones
SamMobile • • technology
Key Points:
- Lepton Computing LLC has filed a lawsuit against Samsung, claiming that its Galaxy Z Fold, Galaxy Z Flip, and Galaxy Z TriFold foldable phones infringe on Lepton's patents related to foldable display technology.
- Lepton alleges it shared prototypes and technological details with Samsung back in 2013, accusing Samsung of knowingly infringing on its patents despite these discussions.
- However, the validity of Lepton's claims is questioned, as the earliest patent registration date cited in the lawsuit is June 29, 2021, which is nearly two years after Samsung launched its first foldable phone in September 2019.
- Samsung is expected to vigorously contest the lawsuit, which could result in a prolonged legal battle, while continuing to offer discounts on its foldable phone models.
