Samsung seems to be in a mood of resolving licensing issues. After settling with Kodak, Samsung has come to terms with memory maker, Rambus. The agreement will settle all claims between them and also give them access to Rambus’ patent portfolio. As far as monetary compensation is concerned, Samsung will pay Rambus about $900 […]
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Kodak and Samsung enter into a cross-licensing agreement
Samsung had already settled the issue with Kodak by paying an undisclosed amount towards royalty but now both companies have announced to enter into a cross-licensing agreement, basically allowing each other to access one’s patent portfolio. The key details are obviously kept under wraps but both the companies are upbeat about the outcome. Kodak […]
Sharp patent infringement will be investigated by US court
Samsung and Sharp’s patent battle took a fresh turn today as US’ trade court has agreed to inquire the allegations put forth by Samsung against Sharp. Samsung has alleged that Sharp has infringed some Samsung patents related to manufacturing LCD screens. Generally, companies engaged in a patent battle come to terms with a cross-licensing […]
Samsung settles Kodak patent disputes for undisclosed sum
Kodak has issued a statement saying Samsung has decided to settle the infringing patent dispute and also enter into a cross-license agreement. Samsung will pay Kodak an undisclosed non-refundable payment as part of its future royalty obligations. Samsung and Kodak are also in talks with U.S. ITC to dismiss the Kodak claims once both […]
U.S. ITC Judge says Samsung infringes on two Kodak’s patents
Kodak, who had filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission against Samsung last year has won the initial round. The ITC judge ruled that Samsung did infringe on Kodak’s said patents and will be further scrutinized by the commission. The infringing patent is related to how a camera in a phone captures, […]