SDC, BOE Reach Settlement Following ITC’s Preliminary Ruling
Published November 24, 2025
Samsung Display (SDC) and China’s BOE have brought an end to their two-year global dispute over OLED patents and technology. The turning point came when the US International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a strongly unfavorable preliminary ruling against BOE, including an import ban that would block BOE’s OLED panels from entering the US for roughly 14 years and 8 months. The decision amounted to a near “market exit” order for BOE in the US, prompting both companies to settle and withdraw all related lawsuits worldwide. Industry observers say the outcome confirms that the momentum of the dispute ultimately shifted in SDC’s favor.
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