Spanish antenna technology company Fractus S.A. had sued Verizon Connect Inc. and Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless in a patent infringement lawsuit in the Eastern District of Texas. The case was part of consolidated litigation that also included claims against telematics company Geotab Inc.
Judge J. Rodney Gilstrap granted the joint motion to dismiss, finding that 'the above-captioned Lead Case has been resolved' and ordering that 'all claims and causes of action asserted between Plaintiff and Defendants in the above-captioned Lead Case are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE.' The court ordered each party to bear its own costs, expenses, and attorneys' fees.
The case was filed in 2024 as part of what appeared to be a broader patent campaign by Fractus. The dismissal with prejudice means Fractus cannot refile the same claims against the Verizon entities in the future, suggesting the parties reached a comprehensive settlement agreement.
The resolution removes a major telecommunications company from Fractus's patent litigation campaign, though the case against Geotab remains pending. Patent settlements with prejudice dismissals are common in the Eastern District of Texas, often signaling licensing agreements between the parties.