A US jury has ruled that Samsung should pay Apple $1.05bn (£665m) in damages in an intellectual property lawsuit. It said several of Samsung's devices had infringed iPhone-maker Apple's software and design patents. The jury rejected Samsung's claims that several of its patents had been breached and awarded it no damages. Apple may seek an import ban of some of its rival's products, blocking them from the US market. Samsung has said it will appeal against the ruling. "We will move immediately to file post-verdict motions to overturn this decision in this court and if we are not successful, we will appeal this decision to the Court of Appeals," a statement from Samsung said. Apple and Samsung account for more than half of global smartphone and tablet computer sales. The nine-person jury at the federal court in San Jose, California had to consider 700 questions about each side's claim that its rival had infringed its intellectual property. It deliberated for less than three days before coming to its unanimous decisions. It rejected the South Korean firm's claim that Apple's intellectual properties were invalid. It added that Samsung was "wilful in its infringement" in many of the cases. Not all of Apple's claims were upheld - it had claimed a total of $2.5bn (£1.6bn) in damages. Samsung had sought $519m. Apple said it applauded the court "for finding Samsung's behaviour wilful and for sending a loud and clear message that stealing isn't right." Samsung described the verdict as "a loss for the American consumer". "It will lead to fewer choices, less innovation, and potentially higher prices," it added. Software and Design: The jury ruled that some of Samsung's handsets, including its Galaxy S 4G model, had infringed Apple's design patents for the look of its iPhone including the system it uses to display text and icons. However, it dismissed the allegation that the South Korean firm's tablets had infringed the rectangular design used for Apple's iPad. It also found that all the disputed Samsung devices had copied the bounce-back response in the iOS system's user interface, without paying a licence. This makes lists jump back as if yanked by a rubber band when pulled beyond their limit. Another infringement involved use of Apple's tap-to-zoom feature. Source: SAM Daily Times
Saturday, 25 August 2012
Apple awarded $1bn in damages from Samsung in US court
A US jury has ruled that Samsung should pay Apple $1.05bn (£665m) in damages in an intellectual property lawsuit. It said several of Samsung's devices had infringed iPhone-maker Apple's software and design patents. The jury rejected Samsung's claims that several of its patents had been breached and awarded it no damages. Apple may seek an import ban of some of its rival's products, blocking them from the US market. Samsung has said it will appeal against the ruling. "We will move immediately to file post-verdict motions to overturn this decision in this court and if we are not successful, we will appeal this decision to the Court of Appeals," a statement from Samsung said. Apple and Samsung account for more than half of global smartphone and tablet computer sales. The nine-person jury at the federal court in San Jose, California had to consider 700 questions about each side's claim that its rival had infringed its intellectual property. It deliberated for less than three days before coming to its unanimous decisions. It rejected the South Korean firm's claim that Apple's intellectual properties were invalid. It added that Samsung was "wilful in its infringement" in many of the cases. Not all of Apple's claims were upheld - it had claimed a total of $2.5bn (£1.6bn) in damages. Samsung had sought $519m. Apple said it applauded the court "for finding Samsung's behaviour wilful and for sending a loud and clear message that stealing isn't right." Samsung described the verdict as "a loss for the American consumer". "It will lead to fewer choices, less innovation, and potentially higher prices," it added. Software and Design: The jury ruled that some of Samsung's handsets, including its Galaxy S 4G model, had infringed Apple's design patents for the look of its iPhone including the system it uses to display text and icons. However, it dismissed the allegation that the South Korean firm's tablets had infringed the rectangular design used for Apple's iPad. It also found that all the disputed Samsung devices had copied the bounce-back response in the iOS system's user interface, without paying a licence. This makes lists jump back as if yanked by a rubber band when pulled beyond their limit. Another infringement involved use of Apple's tap-to-zoom feature. Source: SAM Daily Times