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Samsung tweaks infringing Galaxy’s Android software in the Netherlands to avoid injunction
Samsung in late August was on the receiving end of a decision that prohibited them from marketing and selling the Samsung Galaxy S, Galaxy S II, and their lineup of Ace smartphones in the EU. Note that the order only applied to Samsung’s three subsidiaries registered in the Netherlands and not to the parent company […]
Continue reading...Steve Jobs initiated contact with Samsung to stave off legal standoff
11. October 2011
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During Apple’s earnings conference call from last April, Tim Cook, who was then Apple’s COO and acting CEO, addressed a question regarding Apple’s then fresh lawsuit against Samsung wherein it alleged the Korean-based electronics giant of copying the look and feel of its iOS devices. Despite considering Samsung a valuable partner in many respects, Cook […]
Continue reading...Samsung continues to fight dirty, sues Apple in France and Italy over RAND patents
5. October 2011
Staying true to its word, Samsung this week filed motions in both France and Italy seeking a permanent injunction that would prevent Apple from selling its brand new iPhone 4S in those respective countries.
Continue reading...Apple rejects Samsung’s legal offer in Australia
5. October 2011
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While Apple’s efforts to attain an injunction against Android-based Samsung products in the US remains up in the air, Apple’s legal action against Samsung in Australia has proven to be a success thus far. You might remember that Samsung this Summer voluntarily took their Galaxy Tab 10.1 off the market in Australia and promised to […]
Continue reading...Psystar loses its appeal against Apple’s permanent injunction
30. September 2011
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It’s been a long time since we’ve heard any mention of Psystar. You know, that makeshift hardware company that illegally put copies of OS X onto their computers? Last we heard, Psystar was on the receiving end of a losing judgement wherein Judge Alsup granted APple’s request for an injunction against Psystar. Following that, Psystar […]
Continue reading...Samsung offers Apple deal in Australia
30. September 2011
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The WSJ is reporting that Samsung’s lawyers have made an offer to Apple regarding their ongoing dispute in Australia with respect to the Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet that Samsung still hasn’t been able to sell in the land down under. While it remains unclear what the details of said agreement were, Apple attorney Stephen Burley […]
Continue reading...Australian Justice may grant temporary injunction against Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1
28. September 2011
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Samsung a few weeks ago agreed not to sell or advertise its Galaxy Tab 10.1 device in Australia before September 30th, which is when an official hearing on the patent dispute between Apple and Samsung was set to take place. Now comes word that Australia’s Federal Court Justice Annabelle Bennett may grant a temporary injunction […]
Continue reading...Verizon files brief seeking to block Apple’s motion for preliminary injunction against 4G based Samsung products
28. September 2011
Apple’s legal effort to block the sale of Samsung’s line of Galaxy smartphones and tablets has seen some success across Europe and in Australia. As for Apple’s efforts to win an injunction preventing Samsung from selling its allegedly infringing products in the US, well, we’ll have an answer to that in just a few weeks. […]
Continue reading...S3 Graphics sues Apple again for patent infringement
27. September 2011
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In late July, a company called S3 Graphics won a ruling at the ITC when US ITC Judge James Gildea said that Apple’s line of Mac computers infringed upon two of S3’s patents. Now, S3 Graphics, which is in the midst of being acquired by HTC, is suing Apple again, this time alleging that Apple […]
Continue reading...Apple loses bid to trademark “multi-touch”
27. September 2011
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On January 9, 2007, the same day Steve Jobs announced the original iPhone, Apple filed a trademark application for the phrase “multitouch”. Now, nearly 5 years later, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has conclusively denied Apple’s efforts in securing that trademark. The ruling comes courtesy of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of […]
Continue reading...Samsung claims Apple is “free riding” on their patents, promises not to be “passive” anymore
26. September 2011
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The patent litigation between Samsung and Apple has taken on a life of its own. Seemingly not a week goes by when yet another lawsuit is added into an already complex web of suits and countersuits.
Continue reading...Samsung shopping display makes use of proprietary Apple icons
24. September 2011
Apple and Samsung are currently engaged in a patent dispute that spans 4 continents, 12 countries, and includes over 20 lawsuits. Apple fired the first shot in this ongoing legal battle back in April when it sued Samsung for patent infringement, alleging that its line of Galaxy smartphones and tablets “slavishly” copy the look and […]
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12. October 2011
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