ITC Rules BOE Infringed Samsung Patents, But No Display Ban for Now

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that Chinese display maker BOE infringed on Samsung's patents. However, the ITC rejected Samsung's request to ban the import and sale of BOE displays, a decision that could significantly impact Apple's upcoming iPhone SE 4. While the ruling favors Samsung in terms of patent infringement, the ITC's preliminary decision allows BOE to continue supplying displays to Apple. Samsung has requested a re-examination of the decision, with a final verdict expected in March 2025, around the same time the iPhone SE 4 is rumored to launch. This isn't the first time BOE has faced scrutiny in the U.S. Previous concerns have been raised about potential security risks posed by Chinese display suppliers. However, the ITC reportedly rejected the import ban because it wouldn't significantly impact the U.S. display industry. An anonymous patent industry insider stated that the ITC considers the broader industry impact when dec…