Samsung has been found liable for infringing two U.S. patents related to OLED display technology in a lawsuit filed by Pictiva, according to a recent ruling by a Texas jury. The federal court has ordered Samsung to pay $191.4 million (approximately 1.363 billion yuan at current exchange rates) in damages. However, Samsung has expressed dissatisfaction with the verdict and announced plans to appeal.

In 2023, Pictiva sued Samsung, alleging unauthorized use of patented OLED technologies that enhance resolution, brightness, and energy efficiency. The lawsuit claimed Samsung incorporated these technologies into various products, including Galaxy smartphones, TVs, and wearable devices. Samsung denied the allegations, arguing that the patents in question were invalid. The jury recently ruled that Samsung infringed two out of the five disputed patents.

Pictiva, an Ireland-based company and subsidiary of Key Patent Innovations, holds hundreds of OLED-related patents. The patents were originally developed by optoelectronics firm OSRAM in the early 2000s. Pictiva’s Managing Director, Angela Quinlan, stated that the court’s decision "validates the strength of Pictiva’s intellectual property." Meanwhile, Samsung confirmed its intention to appeal, stating in a press release: "We plan to challenge the ruling on the two patents. We have also filed invalidation requests with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), which are currently under review."

While this marks a significant victory for Pictiva, the legal battle is far from over. The final outcome will become clearer in the coming months as Samsung proceeds with its appeal. Notably, last month, a federal jury in Marshall, Texas, ordered Samsung to pay $445.5 million (approximately 3.173 billion yuan) to Collision Communications for infringing four patents related to 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi communication standards in multiple devices.