Samsung Hit With $445.5 Million Verdict Over Wireless Patent Dispute

A U.S. federal jury in Marshall, Texas has ruled that Samsung Electronics must pay $445.5 million in damages to Collision Communications, finding that Samsung infringed on four patents related to 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi standards.

The verdict covers Samsung devices including Galaxy smartphones and laptops, where the court determined they incorporated the patented technology. The lawsuit, initiated in 2023, claimed these patents stemmed from research originally conducted by defense contractor BAE Systems—though BAE is not party to the case.

Samsung denied infringement and challenged the patents’ validity throughout the proceedings, but the jury was unconvinced by those defenses. The company now faces a significant financial liability, adding to a string of recent nine-figure patent rulings in the same East Texas courts.

This decision underscores the high stakes in intellectual property disputes in the tech sector, especially matters tied to core wireless technologies. For Samsung, the verdict may not only hit its balance sheet but also compel reviews of licensing strategies, product design, and litigation posture.