**Samsung Display and BOE End OLED Patent and Trade Secret Disputes**
In a major development for the global display industry, Sams...
In a major development for the global display industry, Samsung Display and China’s BOE Technology Group have officially concluded their three-year legal battle over OLED (organic light-emitting diode) patents and trade secrets. The settlement, reached just days before a final ruling was expected from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), marks the end of one of the most high-stakes intellectual property disputes in recent tech history.
The agreement, announced on November 19, 2025, brings closur...
The agreement, announced on November 19, 2025, brings closure to multiple lawsuits filed in the United States, China, and other jurisdictions. Both companies have withdrawn their respective claims, and the ITC confirmed the termination of all ongoing litigation. While the exact terms of the settlement remain confidential, industry sources indicate that BOE has agreed to pay Samsung Display substantial patent royalties for the use of its OLED technology.
The dispute began in December 2022 when Samsung Display file...
The dispute began in December 2022 when Samsung Display filed a patent infringement lawsuit against BOE and several U.S. component wholesalers with the ITC. The case escalated in October 2023 when Samsung added a trade secret misappropriation complaint, alleging that BOE had improperly used proprietary OLED technology developed by Samsung.
In July 2025, the ITC issued a preliminary ruling in favor o...
In July 2025, the ITC issued a preliminary ruling in favor of Samsung Display, finding that BOE had violated Section 337 of the Tariff Act by misappropriating trade secrets. The ruling recommended a Limited Exclusion Order (LEO) that would have banned BOE’s OLED panels from being imported into the United States for 14 years and 8 months—a move that would have severely restricted BOE’s ability to supply major U.S. tech companies, including Apple.
Faced with the prospect of a long-term ban on its U.S. expor...
Faced with the prospect of a long-term ban on its U.S. exports, BOE reportedly sought a settlement to avoid the final judgment. The two companies reached an agreement through separate negotiations, with BOE agreeing to pay ongoing royalties to Samsung Display. Estimates from South Korean media suggest the total value of the settlement could reach up to $800 million, based on a percentage of BOE’s OLED product sales revenue.
The settlement also resolves a series of counter-lawsuits, i...
The settlement also resolves a series of counter-lawsuits, including multiple patent infringement claims filed by BOE against Samsung Display in the U.S. and China. These suits, which alleged that Samsung had used BOE’s proprietary OLED design technology without authorization, have now been withdrawn as part of the global agreement.
Analysts say the outcome reinforces Samsung Display’s leader...
Analysts say the outcome reinforces Samsung Display’s leadership in OLED technology and strengthens its position in the global market. For BOE, the settlement allows it to continue shipping OLED panels to the U.S. and other key markets, albeit under new licensing terms.
“This is a win-win situation for both companies,” said a dis...
“This is a win-win situation for both companies,” said a display industry expert. “Samsung secures its intellectual property and gains a steady stream of royalty income, while BOE avoids a potentially devastating import ban and can focus on expanding its business.”
The resolution of the dispute is expected to have ripple eff...
The resolution of the dispute is expected to have ripple effects across the tech industry, particularly for smartphone and display manufacturers that rely on OLED panels. With the legal uncertainty removed, both Samsung Display and BOE can now focus on innovation and meeting the growing demand for advanced display technologies.
As of press time, neither company has issued an official sta...
As of press time, neither company has issued an official statement, but the ITC’s confirmation of the settlement and the withdrawal of all lawsuits signal the end of a contentious chapter in the OLED patent wars. The display industry will be watching closely to see how this new licensing arrangement shapes the competitive landscape in the years to come.
🔄 Updated: 11/20/2025, 2:30:58 PM
Samsung Display and China's BOE have settled their three-year OLED patent and trade secret dispute, with BOE agreeing to pay royalties to the South Korean company as part of the agreement.[1][2][3] The settlement comes just ahead of the U.S. International Trade Commission's final ruling on the trade secret case, which had issued a preliminary ruling in July 2025 banning BOE from importing OLED panels to the U.S. for 14 years and 8 months—a penalty that threatened BOE's ability to supply displays for Apple iPhones and other devices.[1][2] Industry estimates suggest BOE's royalty payments could reach approximately $800 million
🔄 Updated: 11/20/2025, 2:40:58 PM
Samsung Display and BOE have ended their three-year OLED patent and trade secret disputes, with BOE agreeing to pay royalties—estimated between $700 million and $800 million—for the use of Samsung’s OLED technology, according to multiple reports. The settlement, reached just 44 minutes before the ITC’s final ruling was set to be published, will result in BOE’s OLED panels being banned from the U.S. market for nearly 15 years, dramatically shifting the competitive landscape in favor of Samsung Display. “Fair technological competition is essential for the advancement of the display industry,” a Samsung Display spokesperson said, confirming all pending lawsuits have been withdrawn.
🔄 Updated: 11/20/2025, 2:50:58 PM
Samsung Display and BOE have ended their three-year OLED patent and trade secret disputes, with BOE agreeing to pay royalties—potentially up to $800 million—after the U.S. ITC found BOE guilty of misappropriating trade secrets and infringing patents, which could have banned its OLED panels from the U.S. market for nearly 15 years. The settlement, confirmed just before the ITC’s final ruling, marks a major shift in the global OLED landscape, strengthening Samsung Display’s dominance and limiting BOE’s ability to compete in key Western markets. “Fair technological competition is essential for the advancement of the display industry,” a Samsung Display spokesperson said, as both companies agreed to withdraw all pending lawsuits.
🔄 Updated: 11/20/2025, 3:01:02 PM
Samsung Display and China's BOE have ended their nearly three-year global OLED patent and trade secret disputes through a settlement, with BOE agreeing to pay royalties potentially up to $800 million to Samsung Display. This agreement follows a strong preliminary ruling by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that found BOE guilty of patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation, which had risked a nearly 15-year ban on BOE's OLED panel imports into the U.S., a move that could have reshaped the global OLED market and affected major brands like Apple and Huawei. Industry leaders hail the settlement as a step toward fair technological competition and global industry advancement, while the ITC has officially terminated the litigation as of November 18,
🔄 Updated: 11/20/2025, 3:11:41 PM
Consumers and tech enthusiasts have expressed mixed reactions to the news that Samsung Display and BOE have ended their three-year OLED patent and trade secret disputes, with some praising the move for potentially stabilizing global display supply chains, while others voiced concern over possible price increases for OLED devices. Industry analysts estimate that BOE’s agreement to pay up to $800 million in licensing fees could ultimately be passed on to consumers, with one Reddit user commenting, “This might mean pricier phones and TVs soon.” Public sentiment on social media platforms like Twitter and Weibo reflects both relief at the resolution and skepticism about the long-term impact on competition and innovation in the display market.
🔄 Updated: 11/20/2025, 3:21:28 PM
Samsung Display and BOE have ended their nearly three-year OLED patent and trade secret litigation following a global settlement, with BOE agreeing to pay royalties potentially up to $800 million to Samsung Display. The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) officially terminated its litigation on November 18, 2025, just after its preliminary ruling had imposed a Limited Exclusion Order banning BOE’s OLED imports into the U.S. for nearly 15 years. This regulatory action by the ITC highlighted BOE's violation of trade secret laws and accelerated the settlement between the parties, effectively concluding the dispute ahead of the ITC’s final enforcement decision[1][2][4].
🔄 Updated: 11/20/2025, 3:31:28 PM
**Samsung Display and BOE Settle Historic OLED Patent War**
Samsung Display and China's BOE Technology have ended their three-year legal battle over OLED patents and trade secrets, with the U.S. International Trade Commission terminating litigation on November 18 after the companies reached a settlement through separate negotiations[1][2]. BOE has agreed to pay Samsung Display patent royalties as part of the deal, potentially reaching up to $800 million in licensing fees, effectively halting the threatened 14-year-and-8-month export ban on BOE's OLED panels to the U.S. that was set to follow from the ITC's July preliminary ruling finding BOE had mis
🔄 Updated: 11/20/2025, 3:41:33 PM
Samsung Display and China's BOE Technology have settled their three-year OLED patent and trade secret dispute, with BOE agreeing to pay royalties to the South Korean company as part of the agreement.[1][2] The settlement comes just days before the International Trade Commission was set to announce its final ruling on a preliminary decision that would have banned BOE from exporting OLED panels to the U.S. for 14 years and 8 months—a move that would have devastated BOE's ability to supply critical display panels for Apple iPhones, where BOE currently accounts for approximately 22.7% of OLED panel supply.[1][4] The resolution avoids a potential supply
🔄 Updated: 11/20/2025, 4:01:37 PM
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) officially terminated the trade secret infringement investigation between Samsung Display and BOE on November 18, 2025, suspending the case based on the parties' settlement and closing the proceedings[2][4]. This came just before the ITC's scheduled final ruling, following a preliminary determination that BOE had violated Section 337 of the Tariff Act by misappropriating Samsung’s OLED technology, which could have led to a nearly 15-year limited exclusion order banning BOE’s OLED imports into the U.S.[1][2][4][6]. The settlement, reached ahead of this decision, includes BOE agreeing to pay royalties—estimated up to $800 million—to Samsung Display, resolving
🔄 Updated: 11/20/2025, 4:11:47 PM
Samsung Display and China's BOE have ended their nearly three-year OLED patent and trade secret disputes with a global settlement, in which BOE agreed to pay royalties potentially up to $800 million to Samsung Display[1][9]. This resolution follows a U.S. ITC preliminary ruling favoring Samsung, which had threatened to ban BOE’s OLED panel imports into the U.S. for nearly 15 years, substantially affecting BOE’s presence in the critical American market[4][6]. The settlement eliminates ongoing litigation and allows both companies to focus on fair competition, signaling a shift toward stabilizing the competitive landscape in the global OLED display industry[2].
🔄 Updated: 11/20/2025, 4:21:42 PM
Samsung Display and BOE have ended their nearly three-year OLED patent and trade secret disputes with a global settlement in which BOE agreed to pay royalties to Samsung Display, reportedly up to $800 million based on OLED product sales[5][1][2]. This follows a July 2025 U.S. International Trade Commission preliminary ruling that found BOE misappropriated Samsung’s OLED trade secrets and issued a 14 years and 8 months ban on BOE's OLED imports into the U.S., a decision that would have severely restricted BOE’s market access and reinforced Samsung's dominance in OLED technology[1][4]. The settlement avoids the final ITC ruling, allows BOE to continue shipping OLED panels in the U.S., and solid
🔄 Updated: 11/20/2025, 4:31:52 PM
**Samsung Display and BOE End OLED Patent and Trade Secret Disputes**
Samsung Display and China's BOE Technology have settled a three-year legal battle over OLED patents and trade secrets, with BOE agreeing to pay royalties to the South Korean company—potentially reaching up to $800 million based on a percentage of BOE's OLED product sales revenue.[1][2] The settlement, announced just 44 minutes before the ITC's scheduled final ruling on November 19, 2025, ends proceedings that included a July 2025 preliminary ITC finding that BOE had misappropriated Samsung's trade secrets and infringed three of its OLED patents, which
🔄 Updated: 11/20/2025, 4:41:48 PM
Samsung Display and BOE have ended their three-year OLED patent and trade secret disputes with BOE agreeing to pay royalties estimated up to $800 million to Samsung Display, marking a significant settlement ahead of a potentially damaging ITC ruling that could have banned BOE’s OLED panels in the U.S. for nearly 15 years[1][6]. Industry experts highlight this settlement as a crucial move that underscores the importance of fair technological competition for advancing the display sector, especially given Samsung’s long-standing investment in OLED R&D since 1997 versus BOE’s rapid market entry without comparable R&D[2][4]. Analysts believe this resolution reinforces Samsung Display’s competitive edge and protects its patented innovations vital to supply chains for major clients like Apple while stabi
🔄 Updated: 11/20/2025, 4:52:05 PM
Samsung Display and China's BOE Technology have settled a three-year legal battle over OLED patents and trade secrets, with BOE agreeing to pay royalties to the South Korean manufacturer[1][3]. The settlement was reached just ahead of the U.S. International Trade Commission's final ruling on a preliminary decision that would have banned BOE from exporting OLED panels to the United States for approximately 14 years and 8 months—a move that could have eliminated BOE's 22.7% share of iPhone OLED panel supply and significantly weakened its competitive position globally[1][2][3]. While specific settlement terms remain undisclosed, industry analysts estimate the royalty payments could reach
🔄 Updated: 11/20/2025, 5:02:03 PM
Samsung Display and China's BOE have officially ended their three-year OLED patent and trade secret disputes with a global settlement that includes BOE agreeing to pay royalties to Samsung Display, potentially up to $800 million. The agreement, reached ahead of a final U.S. International Trade Commission decision, involves withdrawing all pending lawsuits, ending the threat of a nearly 15-year U.S. ban on BOE’s OLED panels, and reflects a mutual commitment to fair technological competition in the display industry[1][2][4].