AT&T, T-Mobile settle US wireless patent cases before trial

AT&T and patent owner Headwater Research told a Texas federal court on Tuesday that they have settled Headwater’s lawsuit accusing the telecom giant of violating its rights in wireless communications technology.

The companies asked the court to pause the case in light of the settlement before a trial that was set to begin on Thursday, according to an entry on the court’s docket. Spokespeople for AT&T and attorneys for Headwater did not immediately respond to requests for comment and more information.