Qualcomm Wins $387 Million From Apple in 2023 Patent Trial
A California jury ruled that Apple infringed several Qualcomm patents, ordering the company to pay hundreds of millions in damages.
Resolution: The case spurred further licensing negotiations between the firms but did not lead to long-term injunctions against Apple products.
Tesla Faces $134 Million Verdict Over Autopilot Patent Infringement (2024)
A federal jury found Tesla guilty of infringing safety-related autonomous driving patents held by a competitor.
Resolution: Tesla settled the dispute post-verdict, avoiding an appeal and agreeing to a licensing deal worth significantly less than the initial award.
Samsung Pays $1 Billion in OLED Patent Dispute with LG (2025)
After a multi-year court battle, a U.S. jury determined Samsung violated LG.Display’s OLED technology patents.
Resolution: Samsung appealed the verdict, resulting in a reduced payout of $600 million after renegotiation of licensing terms.