There was a time when Samsung and Apple were taunting each other with lawsuits every year, but both companies eventually agreed to set aside their issues some years ago in favor of a healthier market. Nevertheless, lawsuits still happen and last December, Samsung along with Qualcomm and GlobalFoundries have all been sued by the US branch of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology for unfair use of the FinFET manufacturing process. Also last year, Samsung was faced with a class action lawsuit in South Korea following the release of the faulty Galaxy Note 7, which eventually fell through thanks to the company's ability to take quick action, recall the device in a timely manner and offer incentives in some cases.