Samsung Display has secured a major legal victory against China’s BOE Technology Group after a ruling found the Chinese firm guilty of stealing Samsung’s OLED technology. This case, which dates back to 2023, was initiated when Samsung accused BOE of importing OLED products manufactured using Samsung’s confidential trade secrets. 
After lengthy proceedings, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled in favor of Samsung on July 11, 2025.
The ITC decision holds significant weight, as BOE’s OLED products will now be banned from entering the U.S. market for the next 15 years. The case revolved around allegations that BOE had hired former Samsung employees and used proprietary information to produce OLED panels for its own use. The ruling marks a major setback for BOE, one of the fastest-growing display manufacturers in the world.
This decision is especially crucial for the global OLED industry, where Samsung has maintained a strong presence, supplying nearly 49% of iPhone’s OLED panels in Q1 of 2025. LG follows closely behind as the second-largest supplier. With BOE out of the picture, Samsung and LG stand to gain a significant advantage in providing OLED panels for flagship devices, particularly for smartphones like the iPhone.
The case also underscores the importance of protecting intellectual property in the tech world, especially with OLED technology being a key component of modern displays, found in everything from smartphones to TVs. For Samsung, this victory reinforces its leadership in the OLED space, while also delivering a strong warning about the severe consequences of IP infringement. While this ruling could further strain U.S.-China tech relations, it strengthens Samsung’s position and sets a precedent for future intellectual property disputes.