The court battle between Apple and Samsung over smart phones has got consumers chattering the world over. The smart phone market is roiling. Analysts are issuing daily updates on the outlook for the multi-billion-dollar mobile technology industry. But what is most remarkable is that people are talking – excitedly, even heatedly – about Apple’s $1.05 [...]
Samsung Accuses Apple of Limiting Consumer Choice
September 1, 2012 | Posted by
Samsung on Saturday accused Apple of resorting to litigation in an effort to limit consumer choice after the iPhone maker said it was seeking to stop the sale of Galaxy S III smartphones in the United States. Fresh from its $1 billion court victory over Samsung Electronics Co, Apple Inc., in a separate case, asked [...]
Samsung Releases New Galaxy Note 2 in Wake of Apple Lawsuit
August 30, 2012 | Posted by
Samsung Electronics Co. unveiled new phones running the mobile operating systems of Google Inc. and Microsoft Corp. as it seeks to defend its lead over Apple Inc.amid patent disputes with the iPhone maker. The new version of the pen-equipped Galaxy Note smartphone has a 5.5-inch screen, larger than its predecessor, and runs the latest version of [...]
Apple’s Victory Spurs Dumping of Samsung Smartphones
August 29, 2012 | Posted by
Apple’s victory in its landmark legal battle may have created a wave of uncertainty for owners of Samsung smartphones — many are dumping them. A nine person jury on Friday found Samsung guilty of infringement in the patent case over designs and software of Apple’s iPads and iPhones. Apple could seek a a permanent ban [...]
Samsung Loses $12.5 Billion in Market Value, Stock Drops Post Apple Verdict
August 27, 2012 | Posted by
Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) shares slumped 7.5 percent on Monday, wiping more than $12 billion off the South Korean giant’s market value, as a sweeping victory for Apple Inc (AAPL.O) in a U.S. patent lawsuit raised concerns about its smartphone business – its biggest cash cow. Samsung, which says it will contest the verdict, was ordered [...]
Verdict: Jury Decides Samsung Copied Apple Design
August 24, 2012 | Posted by
After a year of scorched-earth litigation, a jury decided Friday that Samsung ripped off the innovative technology used by Apple to create its revolutionary iPhone and iPad. The jury ordered Samsung to pay Apple $1.05 billion. An appeal is expected. Apple Inc. filed its patent infringement lawsuit in April 2011 and engaged legions of the [...]
Top Samsung Designer Testifies in ‘Apple v. Samsung’ Trial
August 15, 2012 | Posted by
In continued Apple v. Samsung court proceedings, a top Samsung designer denied copying Apple’s icons, and an expert witness said the Cupertino company’s design patents should be invalidated due to prior art. Samsung on Tuesday called to the stand Jeeyuen Wang, a senior designer at the South Korean company who gave testimony through a translator, [...]
