Samsung is facing a fresh legal challenge that could put a big red “Stop” sign for its foldable phones in the US. Lepton Computing LLC has just filed a lawsuit in a Texas federal court, accusing the South Korean tech giant and its US arm of infringing multiple patents related to foldable phone technology.
If the legal action escalates, it could impact sales of Samsung’s Galaxy Z lineup, which includes the Fold, Flip, and new TriFold models.
What the lawsuit claims
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Gareth Beavis / Digital TrendsIn the legal filing, which was later covered by The Biz, Lepton alleges that Samsung is using patented technologies for flexible display structure, hinge mechanism, and user interface behaviors without authorization. The company claims that it developed these ideas years prior to these foldable phones hitting the market.
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