T-Mobile Defeats Wireless Networking Patent Lawsuit in Texas (2)

T-Mobile US Inc. defeated General Access Solutions Ltd.’s patent-infringement lawsuit over 4G and 5G network technology.

T-Mobile didn’t infringe US Patent Nos. 6,947,477 and 7,099,383, according to a jury verdict filed Friday in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The jury also determined, though, that T-Mobile didn’t prove the patents are invalid.

A T-Mobile spokesperson said in an email the company is pleased with the jury’s verdict.

General Access sued T-Mobile in April 2023, alleging infringement by base station equipment T-Mobile used for its wireless network service.

Ericsson intervened in the case as T-Mobile’s supplier of the accused products, according to court records. The court stayed proceedings involving another intervenor, Nokia of America Inc. earlier in April to allow the companies to finalize a settlement.

General Access didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

Bartlit Beck LLP and Miller Fair Henry PLLC represent General Access. Alston & Bird LLP and Gillam & Smith LLP represent T-Mobile and Ericsson.

The case is General Access Solutions Ltd. v. T-Mobile US Inc., E.D. Tex., No. 2:23-cv-00158, verdict entered 4/11/25.