Samsung settles wireless patent case after $279 mln US trial loss

Samsung has agreed to settle a patent lawsuit over wireless communications technology that led to a $279 million jury verdict against the Korean tech giant earlier this year, according to a filing in Texas federal court.

Samsung and Headwater Research told the court on Thursday that they had resolved the dispute and asked to dismiss Headwater’s claims with prejudice, which means they cannot be refiled. Spokespeople and attorneys for the companies did not immediately respond to requests for comment and more information about the settlement on Friday.