Will Samsung's Galaxy SIII be banned from selling?
Well, if Apple Inc.(NASDAQ:AAPL) has its way, not only its latest smartphone
but it could also face a ban on its Galaxy Note.
In a recent fling with a court in California - which
is incidentally not the same one which awarded Apple more than $1 billion in
damages in a patents dispute with Samsung - the Cupertino company submitted a
fresh list of 21 devices made by Samsung, which infringed on its patents.
Included in the new list were the Galaxy SIII and the
Galaxy Note.
If the new court finds that the Korean company
infringed on Apple's patents then it has the power to halt Galaxy sales in the
United States before the trial.
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"Rather than innovate and develop its own
technology and a unique Samsung style for its smartphone and tablet computer
products, Samsung has chosen to copy Apple's technology, user interface, and
innovative style," Apple said in a legal document.
In retaliation, Samsung said in a statement,
""Apple continues to resort to litigation over market competition in
an effort to limit consumer choice."
"We will continue to take the necessary legal
measures to ensure the availability of our innovative products in the United
States," it said.
Analysts feel that Apple seeking to ban more of
Samsung's products was natural. They also believe that such action would not
really limit consumer choice but would actually make Samsung more innovative
rather than try and copy designs.
Apple won't be happy until it has a monopoly and sets technology back (at least) 1 year in all the fields they are in.
ReplyDeleteIt has become a disgusting company. I can't believe people would still buy their products just because they look good and are socially-acceptable, given the company's behavior!
I love my new Samsung NOTE!!
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