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Samsung Faces Legal Battle for Alleged eSIM Patent Violations

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In a significant development in the world of intellectual property and telecommunications, Network-1 Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: NTIP) has initiated a patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. The suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, a jurisdiction known for handling complex patent litigation.

The case revolves around Samsung’s alleged unauthorized use of Network-1’s eSIM and 5G authentication technologies in a wide range of its mobile devices, including smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches.

🔍 Allegations and Patent Details

Network-1 asserts that six U.S. patents from its M2M/IoT (Machine-to-Machine/Internet of Things) portfolio are being violated. These patents—acquired by Network-1 in December 2017—are said to cover core authentication and secure communication technologies used in eSIM-based mobile devices.

The patents in question are expected to remain valid until 2033–2034, placing them well within their enforceable lifespan.

The complaint alleges that Samsung incorporated these patented technologies into its Galaxy series of devices without obtaining a proper license, thereby violating Network-1’s intellectual property rights.

📈 Market Relevance and Timing

The timing of the lawsuit is strategic. According to the Trusted Connectivity Alliance, more than 500 million eSIM-capable devices were shipped globally in 2024 alone—a 56% rise in eSIM profile downloads from the previous year. Samsung is a major player in this fast-growing market.

With the rapid expansion of 5G and eSIM adoption, Network-1’s patented technologies play a critical role in ensuring secure authentication and connectivity—making them highly valuable in today’s mobile device ecosystem.

🧠 About Network-1 Technologies

Network-1 is a well-known intellectual property licensing company that specializes in acquiring and enforcing technology patents. The company does not manufacture products but focuses on monetizing its IP assets through licensing and litigation.

Their M2M/IoT patent portfolio includes:

41 U.S. patents

15 international patents

25 pending applications globally

⚖️ Legal Strategy and Implications

Filing in the Eastern District of Texas—a patent-holder-friendly court—could give Network-1 a strategic advantage. Samsung, on the other hand, is expected to vigorously defend its position, potentially challenging the validity, enforceability, or scope of the patents.

Legal experts suggest that if Network-1 prevails, it could result in:

A licensing agreement worth millions

Monetary damages

A possible injunction against the sale of infringing devices

Given the global scale of Samsung’s product distribution, the outcome of this case could have far-reaching consequences for both parties.

🔮 What’s Next?

Both parties are likely to engage in extensive pre-trial activities, including evidence discovery and expert testimony. The tech industry will be closely watching the case, which could reshape licensing norms in the high-growth sectors of 5G, IoT, and mobile security.

Apple’s New Patent: iPhone can become All in one Universal Remote control

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Apple has granted a patent titled “Controlling Electronic Devices Based on Wireless Ranging”. Apple has developed a technology that can allow users to control a wide range of devices—such as smart TVs, smart home appliances, vehicles key remote, and gaming consoles with wireless technology. This is achieved using an iPhone or iPad.
How the Wireless Controlling System Works
In its new patent, Apple explains that in this wireless controlling system, the device (iPhone) will detect when a user wants to control a device and determine which one is being targeted. This could involve factors such as proximity, orientation, and possibly even gesture-based commands. If a user points their iPhone toward a TV, the phone will recognize that action and display relevant controls without requiring the user to unlock the device or navigate through menus. The same logic could apply to smart thermostats, lights, or even gaming consoles, making device control as intuitive as a simple wave of the hand. By facilitating control of the object from a distance, this technique may eliminate the need for a user to be in physical contact with a user interface on or associated with the device. The patent also suggest that there is no need of passcode or biometric identifier to unlock the device.
Apple keeps its employees busy make new ideas and possible innovations across its ecosystem to make devices more user friendly. In fact, it has not only brainstorms ideas but also rushes to get the patent as soon as something comes to the table. That’s the reason that, Apple has filed 95,500 patents globally till December 2024, out of which 78,104 patents has been granted and active.

Samsung’s Patent for Galaxy Ring : A wearable ring can control your device

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Samsung has filed a patent application which is published on World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) of a smart ring that could control other devices like tablets, laptops and may be smartphone. The galaxy ring can read and monitor human health giving vital information and stats.
The application WO/2025/023564 published on WIPO website on 30 Jan 2025.

The ring may provide natural continuity between the display of the electronic device and the screen for displaying the second display of the second electronic device by setting display attributes of the screen to be displayed on each of the display of the electronic device and the second display of the second electronic device based on the location of the second electronic device. The galaxy ring’s movement would understand through the camera of the device and will convert it into a movement across the digital surface. After going through the patent application it seems that the ring can transfer the files between two devices.
However, the exactly working and impact on digital market in the future is something that will come to know with time. Currently, smart rings are offered by only a few reputed brands. However, the current functionality of the smart ring is limited to health and fitness features monitoring.