Samsung

We represented twenty-three cell phone manufacturers – including Motorola, Samsung and Sony Ericsson – accused by the University of Texas of infringing a patent relating to text messaging using Touch-Tone telephones. The University alleged that the manufacturers infringed its patent by incorporating predictive text messaging software into over 400 models of cell phones. After claim construction was completed, we filed a single motion for summary judgment of non-infringement based on only two Motorola phones. The basis asserted for non-infringement, however, applied equally to the remaining 425 phone models. The court granted our motion, ruling that the two Motorola phones did not infringe. Thereafter, rather than face an avalanche of "me-too" summary judgment motions, UT agreed to stipulate that the summary judgment ruling applied equally to all remaining phones and all defendants and to entry of final judgment, dismissing the case in favor of all defendants. (It should be noted that several other defendants – not represented by our firm – settled identical claims for $3.27 for each cell phone sold in the United States.)

 

 

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