Cerence files patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung

Cerence (CRNC) announced the filing of a patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung Electronics (SSNLF) and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The lawsuit against Samsung covers certain core Cerence technologies, including voice recognition, handwriting recognition, and wake-up words. These technologies are foundational to Cerence’s product portfolio and its work with the world’s leading mobility OEMs, Cerence said in a statement. “Cerence has full confidence in the strength of its patent portfolio and plans to vigorously defend its intellectual property rights,” said Jennifer Salinas, SVP & General Counsel, Cerence. “This lawsuit against Samsung is necessary to protect significant R&D and other investments, as well as our deep heritage and culture of innovation. We remain committed to having our intellectual property rights respected and enforced.”