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Pegasus Wireless Innovation v. Verizon Communications — 5G/LTE Patent Dispute | PatSnap
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Case ID2:25-cv-00288
FiledMar 2025
ClosedDec 2025
Patent Litigation

Pegasus Wireless Innovation v. Verizon: Five 5G/LTE Patents Dismissed With Prejudice

Pegasus Wireless Innovation LLC filed suit against Verizon in the Eastern District of Texas asserting five wireless standard-essential patents across a portfolio of 4G/LTE and 5G devices. All of Pegasus’s claims were dismissed with prejudice after 281 days, with FRAND-related counterclaims also resolved — each party bearing its own costs.

Resolution time
281days
281 days — resolved before trial in E.D. Texas, where median patent case duration is typically 2–3 years
Patents asserted
5
US10897720B2 and 4 further patents asserted — wireless 4G/LTE and 5G standard-essential technology
Outcome
Case Dismissed
All Pegasus claims dismissed with prejudice; FRAND counterclaims also dismissed with prejudice
Cost ruling
Each Party Bears Own Costs
Court ordered no cost award — each party responsible for its own costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees
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Case overview

A coordinated FRAND exit: Pegasus drops five SEPs against all three major carriers

On March 12, 2025, Pegasus Wireless Innovation LLC filed infringement actions in the Eastern District of Texas against three major U.S. wireless carriers — Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile — simultaneously asserting five wireless patents: US10897720B2, US11671218B2, US10791530B2, US11569958B2, and US10925079B2. The accused products spanned a broad 4G/LTE and 5G device portfolio sold by Verizon, including Google Pixel, Motorola, Nokia, Kyocera, TCL, and Orbic handsets.

On December 18, 2025, all three parallel cases were terminated via joint motions to dismiss filed under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(2). Pegasus’s infringement claims across all three cases were dismissed with prejudice, meaning Pegasus is permanently barred from re-filing those specific claims against AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon on these patents. The carriers’ FRAND-related counterclaims — covering breach of contract, failure to negotiate in good faith, and declaratory judgment of FRAND breach — were also dismissed with prejudice. The carriers’ noninfringement counterclaims were dismissed without prejudice, preserving their ability to raise those arguments in future proceedings.

The coordinated resolution across three simultaneous cases, each involving nearly identical procedural posture and identical dismissal terms, strongly suggests a global settlement or licensing resolution negotiated in parallel rather than serial litigation. The 281-day lifespan is notably short for complex SEP litigation in E.D. Texas. The public record does not disclose any financial terms, royalty rates, or licensing agreements, and no trial or claim construction hearing appears to have occurred. The simultaneous FRAND counterclaim dismissals with prejudice suggest the parties resolved underlying licensing obligations, though the specific terms remain confidential.

Case at a glance
Case no.2:25-cv-00288
CourtTexas Eastern
JudgeRodney Gilstrap
FiledMarch 12, 2025
ClosedDecember 18, 2025
Duration281 days
OutcomeCase Dismissed
Verdict causeInfringement Action
BasisCase Dismissed
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Case timeline

Filing to Case Dismissed in 281 days

281 days — resolved before trial in E.D. Texas, where median patent case duration is typically 2–3 years

Case timeline: Complaint filed MAR 12 2025, JUL–AUG — 281 days total Horizontal timeline showing the three key events in Pegasus Wireless Innovation, LLC v Verizon Communications, Inc. from filing to resolution. Source: PACER, Texas Eastern District Court. MAR 12 2025 Complaint filed Pre-trial proceedings DEC 18 2025 Case Dismissed 281 DAYS TOTAL
Dismissal terms

Dismissed with prejudice: what the joint Rule 41 order means for both parties

Legal mechanism

Rule 41(a)(2) dismissal with prejudice — a final, court-ordered exit

A dismissal with prejudice under Rule 41(a)(2) is a final adjudication on the merits for claim-preclusion purposes. Pegasus cannot re-file the same infringement claims against Verizon on these five patents. The joint nature of the motion means both sides agreed to the terms, and the court’s order makes that agreement binding and permanent. This is the strongest form of voluntary dismissal available under the Federal Rules.

Permanently bars re-filing
Patent holder outcome

Pegasus loses right to re-assert these patents against Verizon

With all of Pegasus’s claims dismissed with prejudice, Pegasus Wireless Innovation has permanently surrendered its ability to pursue infringement claims on these five SEPs against Verizon in future litigation. For a licensing-focused entity, this outcome typically reflects either a successfully executed licensing agreement — making further litigation unnecessary — or a strategic decision to resolve claims globally. The public record is silent on financial terms.

Claims extinguished
Carrier outcome

Verizon’s FRAND counterclaims settled; noninfringement preserved

Verizon’s counterclaims for breach of contract, failure to negotiate in good faith, and declaratory judgment of FRAND breach were dismissed with prejudice — suggesting the FRAND licensing dispute between the parties has been resolved. Critically, Verizon’s noninfringement counterclaims were dismissed without prejudice, meaning Verizon retains the ability to assert noninfringement defenses should Pegasus attempt any future action on related patents or in different jurisdictions.

Noninfringement argument preserved
Commercial implications

Coordinated SEP resolution signals licensing deal across all three carriers

The simultaneous dismissal with identical terms across three parallel cases — against Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile — is consistent with a global licensing resolution covering the U.S. 4G/LTE and 5G standard-essential patent portfolio. For device manufacturers and network equipment vendors in the 5G ecosystem, this pattern suggests Pegasus’s SEP portfolio has been monetised. Companies offering products on carrier networks should assess whether similar claims could be directed at their supply chain.

Global SEP resolution likely
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Parties and representation

Full party and counsel information

RoleNameTypeDetail
PlaintiffPegasus Wireless Innovation, LLCCompanyWireless SEP licensing entity — holder of US10897720B2 and four related 4G/LTE and 5G patentsSearch in Eureka ↗
DefendantVerizon Communications, Inc.CompanyMajor U.S. telecommunications carrier offering 4G/LTE and 5G network services and devicesSearch in Eureka ↗
Plaintiff counselAndrea Leigh FairAttorneyCounsel for Pegasus Wireless Innovation, LLCSearch in Eureka ↗
Plaintiff counselCorey Martin LipschutzAttorneyCounsel for Pegasus Wireless Innovation, LLCSearch in Eureka ↗
Plaintiff counselDaniel J ShihAttorneyCounsel for Pegasus Wireless Innovation, LLCSearch in Eureka ↗
Plaintiff counselJoseph Samuel GrinsteinAttorneyCounsel for Pegasus Wireless Innovation, LLCSearch in Eureka ↗
Plaintiff counselKalpana SrinivasanAttorneyCounsel for Pegasus Wireless Innovation, LLCSearch in Eureka ↗
Plaintiff counselMax Lalon Tribble , Jr.AttorneyCounsel for Pegasus Wireless Innovation, LLCSearch in Eureka ↗
Plaintiff counselWilliam Jeffrey MelsheimerAttorneyCounsel for Pegasus Wireless Innovation, LLCSearch in Eureka ↗
Plaintiff counselYoonhee Gloria ParkAttorneyCounsel for Pegasus Wireless Innovation, LLCSearch in Eureka ↗
Plaintiff law firmMiller Fair Henry PLLCLaw FirmRepresenting Pegasus Wireless Innovation, LLCSearch in Eureka ↗
Plaintiff law firmSusman Godfrey LLPLaw FirmRepresenting Pegasus Wireless Innovation, LLCSearch in Eureka ↗
Plaintiff law firmSusman Godfrey LLP (Los Angeles)Law FirmRepresenting Pegasus Wireless Innovation, LLCSearch in Eureka ↗
Plaintiff law firmSusman Godfrey LLP (Houston)Law FirmRepresenting Pegasus Wireless Innovation, LLCSearch in Eureka ↗
Defendant counselDeron R. DacusAttorneyCounsel for Verizon Communications, Inc.Search in Eureka ↗
Defendant law firmThe Dacus Firm PCLaw FirmRepresenting Verizon Communications, Inc.Search in Eureka ↗
Presiding judgeJudge Rodney GilstrapJudgeTexas Eastern District CourtSearch in Eureka ↗
Official verdict

Official order — verbatim text

“Before the Court are three (3) Joint Motions to Dismiss (Dkt. No. 63, Dkt. No. 64, Dkt. No. 65) filed collectively by all Parties to the above-captioned cases. In the Motions, the Parties seek dismissal of all claims asserted in the above-captioned cases pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(2). Specifically, the Parties seek dismissal of the following claims with prejudice: • “[A]ll of Pegasus’s claims, counterclaims, and causes of action asserted in Case No. 2:25- cv-00290-JRG” (Dkt. No. 63, at 2);1 • “AT&T’s counterclaims as to breach of contract, failure to negotiate in good faith, and declaratory judgment of breach of FRAND” in such case (id.);2 • “[A]ll of Pegasus’s claims, counterclaims, and causes of action asserted in Case No. 2:25- cv-00289-JRG” (Dkt. No. 64, at 2); • “T-Mobile’s counterclaims as to breach of contract, failure to negotiate in good faith, and declaratory judgment of breach of FRAND” in such case” (id.);3 1 “Pegasus” refers to Plaintiff and Counterclaim-Defendant Pegasus Wireless Innovations LLC. (E.g., Dkt. No. 63, at 2). 2 “AT&T” refers collectively to Defendants and Counterclaim-Plaintiffs AT&T Corp., AT&T Services, Inc., AT&T Mobility LLC, AT&T Mobility II LLC, New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, and Cricket Wireless LLC. (E.g., Dkt. No. 63, at 2). 3 “T-Mobile” refers collectively to Defendants and Counterclaim-Plaintiffs T-Mobile USA, Inc., Sprint Solutions LLC, and Sprint Spectrum LLC. (E.g., Dkt. No. 64, at 3). Case 2:25-cv-00288-JRG Document 37 Filed 12/18/25 Page 2 of 4 PageID #: 448 3 • “[A]ll of Pegasus’s claims, counterclaims, and causes of action asserted in Case No. 2:25- cv-00288-JRG” (Dkt. No. 65, at 2); and • “Verizon’s counterclaims as to breach of contract, failure to negotiate in good faith, and declaratory judgment of breach of FRAND” in such case (id.).4 Further, the Parties seek dismissal of the following claims without prejudice: • “AT&T’s counterclaims as to noninfringement” (Dkt. No. 63, at 2); • “T-Mobile’s counterclaims as to noninfringement” (Dkt. No. 64, at 2); and • “Verizon’s counterclaims as to noninfringement” (Dkt. No. 65, at 2). • Collectively, the above-enumerated claims and counterclaims comprise all claims asserted in the above-captioned cases. Having considered the Motion, and noting that it was filed jointly, the Court finds that it should be and hereby is GRANTED. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that the following claims are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE: • “[A]ll of Pegasus’s claims, counterclaims, and causes of action asserted in Case No. 2:25- cv-00290-JRG” (Dkt. No. 63, at 2); • “AT&T’s counterclaims as to breach of contract, failure to negotiate in good faith, and declaratory judgment of breach of FRAND” in such case (id.); • “[A]ll of Pegasus’s claims, counterclaims, and causes of action asserted in Case No. 2:25- cv-00289-JRG” (Dkt. No. 64, at 2); • “T-Mobile’s counterclaims as to breach of contract, failure to negotiate in good faith, and declaratory judgment of breach of FRAND” in such case” (id.); 4 “Verizon” refers collectively to Defendants and Counterclaim-Plaintiffs Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, Verizon Business Network Services LLC, Verizon Corporate Services Group Inc., and TracFone Wireless, Inc. (E.g., Dkt. No. 65, at 2). Case 2:25-cv-00288-JRG Document 37 Filed 12/18/25 Page 3 of 4 PageID #: 449 4 • “[A]ll of Pegasus’s claims, counterclaims, and causes of action asserted in Case No. 2:25- cv-00288-JRG” (Dkt. No. 65, at 2); and • “Verizon’s counterclaims as to breach of contract, failure to negotiate in good faith, and declaratory judgment of breach of FRAND” in such case (id.). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the following claims are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE: • “AT&T’s counterclaims as to noninfringement” (Dkt. No. 63, at 2); • “T-Mobile’s counterclaims as to noninfringement” (Dkt. No. 64, at 2); and • “Verizon’s counterclaims as to noninfringement” (Dkt. No. 65, at 2). All requests for relief in the above-captioned cases not explicitly granted herein are DENIED AS MOOT. Each party is to bear its own costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees. The Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE the above-captioned cases.”
Source: PACER Docket, Case 2:25-cv-00288, Texas Eastern District Court

The court’s order grants three coordinated joint motions filed under Rule 41(a)(2), applying differentiated dismissal terms within a single order. Pegasus’s infringement claims and the carriers’ FRAND-related counterclaims are dismissed with prejudice — a dispositive outcome that forecloses re-litigation of those specific disputes. The carriers’ noninfringement counterclaims are dismissed without prejudice, a deliberate carve-out that preserves a defensive posture should Pegasus assert related patents in future proceedings. The cost-neutrality order — each party bearing its own fees — is consistent with a negotiated resolution rather than a concession by either side.

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Patent at issue

US10897720B2 and four related patents — 4G/LTE and 5G wireless standard technology

Publication No.US10897720B2
Application No.US16/349347
Patent details
Product4G/LTE and 5G wireless network communication methods
Cited in actionMarch 12, 2025

Publication No.US11671218B2
Application No.US17/182159
Patent details
Productwireless communication signal transmission and reception systems
Cited in actionMarch 12, 2025

Publication No.US10791530B2
Application No.US16/316774
Patent details
ProductLTE and 5G base station and user equipment communication protocols
Cited in actionMarch 12, 2025

Publication No.US11569958B2
Application No.US17/314034
Patent details
Productwireless channel measurement and feedback methods for 4G/5G networks
Cited in actionMarch 12, 2025

Publication No.US10925079B2
Application No.US16/340460
Patent details
Productuplink and downlink wireless resource allocation for LTE and 5G systems
Cited in actionMarch 12, 2025

The five asserted patents — US10897720B2, US11671218B2, US10791530B2, US11569958B2, and US10925079B2 — cover wireless communication methods and systems relevant to 4G/LTE and 5G network standards. The application numbers suggest filings spanning from approximately 2019 to 2021, a period when 5G NR standardisation was being finalised. The asserted patents are consistent with standard-essential patent claims directed at physical layer communication protocols implemented across commercial handsets and network infrastructure.

For the wireless industry, SEP portfolios of this kind carry significant commercial weight because they attach to products through the standard itself — any device supporting 4G/LTE or 5G NR potentially practices the claimed methods regardless of manufacturer. The breadth of accused products (Google, Motorola, Nokia, Kyocera, TCL, Orbic) underscores that the claims, if valid and infringed, would apply across the entire carrier device ecosystem. Any company selling or distributing 5G-capable devices through U.S. carrier channels should assess exposure to this patent family.

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Freedom to operate

Should you run an FTO against US10897720B2 and the Pegasus 5G SEP portfolio?

If your company develops, manufactures, or distributes 4G/LTE or 5G-capable devices — particularly those sold through U.S. carrier networks — the Pegasus wireless patent portfolio warrants a formal freedom-to-operate analysis. The accused product list in this case spans flagship smartphones to ruggedised 5G handsets, suggesting the claims are directed at standard-compliant implementations rather than narrow design choices. Device OEMs, chipset vendors, and carrier partners should evaluate whether their products practice the claimed wireless communication methods.

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Strategic implications

What this case signals for the 5G SEP licensing and enforcement landscape

Coordinated parallel filings against all three major U.S. carriers, resolved simultaneously, reveal a calculated SEP monetisation strategy that IP teams should study.

Simultaneous multi-carrier filing is a high-leverage SEP enforcement tactic

Pegasus filed against Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile on the same day with the same five patents. This simultaneous multi-carrier strategy maximises licensing pressure and prevents any single carrier from waiting out the others. IP teams at network equipment vendors and device makers should model this pattern when assessing exposure to SEP assertion entities in the 5G space.

FRAND counterclaims dismissed with prejudice — the licensing dispute is closed

All three carriers raised FRAND-related counterclaims — breach of contract, failure to negotiate in good faith, and declaratory judgment. These were dismissed with prejudice alongside Pegasus’s infringement claims. This bilateral finality strongly suggests a negotiated resolution set FRAND royalty terms, though the rates are not public. Practitioners advising SEP holders or implementers should note this as a model for clean global exits.

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