USPTO Grants Samsung New Avenue to Contest Galaxy Watch Patent Infringement Claims

The head of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Kathi Vidal, has decided to allow Samsung another opportunity to challenge infringement claims levied against the company concerning its Galaxy Watch. These claims, which are being asserted by a patent licensing outfit, are currently being contested in a Texas federal court. Samsung’s renewed petition to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) signifies another phase in this ongoing legal battle. For further details, the full article is available via Law360.