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A federal court in Marshall, Texas, has ordered Verizon Wireless (NYSE: VZ) to pay $175 million in damages to Headwater Research for infringing patents related to wireless communications technology. The jury verdict marks another major win for Headwater, which earlier this year secured a $278 million judgment against Samsung (KS: 005930) in a similar case, also heard in Marshall.
Headwater, based in Tyler, Texas, was founded by scientist Gregory Raleigh and specializes in wireless innovation. According to its 2023 complaint, the patented technology enhances wireless device efficiency by reducing data usage and network congestion, extending battery life, and maintaining connectivity. The company claimed it shared this technology with Verizon under a non-disclosure agreement from 2009 to 2011 but alleged that Verizon’s smartphones, tablets, and cellular networks later infringed on its patents.
Verizon denied the accusations, arguing that the patents were invalid. Neither Verizon nor Headwater’s legal team provided immediate comments following the verdict.
The Marshall court has become a well-known venue for high-profile patent disputes, often delivering significant awards to plaintiffs. This latest ruling underscores growing tensions in the telecom sector over proprietary wireless innovations, with major companies facing increasing litigation as demand for advanced connectivity surges.
The decision could prompt further appeals from Verizon while potentially influencing negotiations and licensing agreements across the wireless industry. As 5G and next-generation networks expand, patent disputes like this are expected to remain a focal point in telecom legal battles.
