Samsung sues Huawei in China for infringing six of its patents
Smartphone rivals compete fiercely across the world in an industry estimated to be worth $332 billion this year
Samsung Electronics is suing China’s Huawei Technologies for patent infringements in China, escalating a legal conflict between the smartphone rivals.
The suit mark the latest salvo in a fight between the world’s No.1 and No.3 smartphone makers, who compete fiercely across the world in an industry that researcher IHS says is worth $332 billion this year.
The South Korean firm sued Huawei in a Beijing court about two weeks ago, claiming the Chinese firm was infringing six of its patents, although it did not specify the types of patent or the other Chinese courts involved.
“Despite our best efforts to resolve this matter amicably, it has regrettably become necessary to take legal action in order to defend our intellectual property,” Samsung said in a statement.
A spokesperson with Huawei Technologies confirmed the company had not received a formal complaint, but would defend itself if necessary.
In May, Huawei slapped Samsung with a patent infringement case, alleging the South Korean company had violated 11 patents regarding 4G mobile-related technology and some software on Samsung handsets.