Lenovo, Ericsson, Nokia hit with patent suits over AST assets

Lenovo, Ericsson, and Nokia are currently facing patent lawsuits concerning former AST assets. The legal actions were reported by IAM Patent on November 2, 2026.

The specific details of the claims, including the particular patents at issue and the jurisdictions where the suits were filed, were not provided in the available information. Further details regarding the companies' responses or the current status of the proceedings are also not yet clear.

Ericsson employs about 3,346 people in Plano, according to local government records.

Source: IAM Patent.

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