Samsung Seeks to Overturn $191.4M Patent Verdict or Reduce to $1.7M

Samsung has filed a motion in a Texas federal court requesting the nullification of a $191.4 million jury verdict or a reduction to $1.7 million. The tech giant argues that the jury's decision that Samsung's smartphones, computers, and televisions infringed on Pictiva Displays' organic light emitting diode technology patents is unreasonable. The motion, filed by Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., urges the court to either grant a new trial or significantly reduce the damages awarded in the patent infringement case. The patents in question include 8,314,547 for opto-electronic components, 11,828,425 for organic light-emitting diodes, 6,949,389 for encapsulation of OLED devices, 8,723,164 for electronic devices, and 8,558,223 for organic electronic components. Legal teams representing Samsung in this matter include Gillam Smith, Irell & Manella, and Quinn Emanuel. The case is being heard in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. This development highlights the ongoing legal battles in the tech industry over intellectual property rights and patent infringement. Samsung's efforts to challenge the jury's verdict underscore the company's commitment to defending its products against allegations of patent violations. For more updates on this case and other legal news, stay tuned to Law360.