Case Summary
**Case Summary: Affinity Labs of Texas, LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.**
**Docket Number:** 4:13-cv-00461
**Court:** United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
**Filing Date:** July 25, 2013
**Case Background:**
Affinity Labs of Texas, LLC filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., alleging that Samsung infringed on certain patents owned by Affinity Labs related to mobile device technology. The case was centered around claims involving the functionality of smartphones and tablets that leverage features designed for enhanced user experience.
**Claims:**
The plaintiff asserted that Samsung's products, which included various mobile devices, infringed on its patents by utilizing technology that allowed users to access and interact with media content in a way that was covered by Affinity Labs' intellectual property. The specific patents in question typically involved features related to media playback and content delivery.
**Legal Proceedings:**
Throughout the course of the litigation, the court addressed motions regarding the validity of the patents in question, the definition of infringement, and potential defenses raised by Samsung, including arguments around non-infringement and challenges to the patents' validity.
The case garnered attention not only due to the parties involved but also because of the broader implications for the mobile technology sector, particularly concerning the rights of patent holders in the rapidly evolving landscape of mobile devices.
**Outcome:**
As of the last recorded information regarding this case, the court's ruling may have resolved some of the outstanding issues. However, if the case proceeded to trial or other legal determinations (e.g., settlement, motions for summary judgment), further details would be necessary to comprehensively summarize the final outcome.
**Significance:**
The case exemplifies the ongoing legal battles in the tech industry over patent rights and the challenges faced by companies in defending against infringement claims. It highlights the importance of intellectual property protection for innovation within the competitive fields of consumer electronics and mobile technology.
(Note: For the most up-to-date details and outcomes of this case, please refer to legal databases or case law resources, as specifics may have changed after the last recorded information.)