Korean Chipmakers Hit Record U.S. Patent Suits, Mostly From Trolls

Seoul Economic Daily reports that Korean chipmakers including Samsung and SK Hynix face a record number of U.S. patent infringement lawsuits, mostly filed by patent trolls. Such suits typically end in settlements, raising legal costs and distracting management, but the market generally sees limited impact on core operations and share prices.

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