Samsung Electronics has reached a settlement with Harvard University over allegations of patent infringement involving advanced chip production technologies.
The lawsuit, filed last year by the university, accused Samsung of utilizing patented processes for producing smartphone microprocessors and memory chips without proper licensing. The patented innovations focused on the deposition of thin films containing cobalt or tungsten, which are integral to devices like computers and smartphones.
In a recent court filing, Harvard announced the case’s dismissal with prejudice, ensuring it cannot be reopened. A university representative expressed satisfaction with the “amicable resolution” reached.
Details of the settlement remain undisclosed. Samsung has not publicly commented on the matter. Harvard had initially sought monetary damages and a halt to Samsung’s use of the patented technology.
The case was heard in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas under docket number 2:24-cv-00636.
This legal resolution concludes a notable chapter in the ongoing intersection of academia and industry in advancing semiconductor innovation.
