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Digitimes November 11, 2026 By DIGITIMES neutral

Samsung reportedly buys four silicon photonics patents from Rockley

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Samsung Electronics acquired four US silicon photonics patents from UK-based Rockley Photonics in September 2026, South Korea's <em>Shinailbo</em> reported on November 11, citing US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) records. The reported acquisition could strengthen Samsung's intellectual property portfolio in optical interconnect technology as it expands its silicon photonics foundry business to compete with TSMC.
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