TCL sues Samsung over 'Mini LED' branding on its TVs

TCL filed a lawsuit in the Central District of California accusing Samsung of marketing regular LED TVs in its M series as Mini LED without full-array local dimming (FALD). TCL seeks damages for lost market share and alleges violation of California's Unfair Competition Law.

• TCL claims Samsung's M-series TVs are rebranded Crystal UHD sets without FALD
• The suit was filed in the Central District of California under unfair competition law
• TCL seeks relief for lost share in the budget Mini LED segment
• Samsung's own site defines Mini LED via local dimming zones