Samsung Sued Over Five Connectivity Patents in Texas

US-based company Ioengine has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, alleging that the Korean manufacturer is using five of its connectivity-related patents without authorization or compensation.

The Devices in Question

The complaint names the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, and Samsung's Portable SSD T7 as specific examples of products that allegedly infringe on the patents. These devices serve as representatives — the full scope of the complaint reportedly extends beyond these four products.

The five patents at issue relate to connectivity technologies, though the specific patent numbers and the exact technical claims have not been widely reported. Ioengine is seeking compensation for past infringement and wants the court to block Samsung from continuing to use the patented technology.

Context

Patent lawsuits in the Eastern District of Texas are common in the tech industry. The jurisdiction has historically been favorable to patent holders, which is why it attracts a disproportionate share of patent infringement cases. Samsung, as one of the world's largest electronics manufacturers, is a frequent target of patent claims from both competitors and non-practicing entities.

Samsung has not publicly commented on the lawsuit. These cases typically take months or years to resolve, and many settle before reaching trial.