Regarding the Apple versus Samsung lawsuits in California (involving technology in newer smartphones made by both companies, Galaxy S III and iPhone 5), federal judge Koh entered a case management order relating to the second case, which started in February 2012. She said at a recent hearing that 'she wants the case to be narrowed substantially or would otherwise order a formal stay or simply delay resolution.' Needless to say, Apple suffers gravely from this decision because all it wants is to enforce the intellectual property right asap while Samsung's on going sales is skyrocketing every day and it also plans to launch several new devices. By giving such order, Judge Koh is expressing skepticism on whether both cases need to proceed, especially when the first is an appeal from Apple. (http://macdailynews.com/2012/12/20/apple-appeals-judge-lucy-kohs-refusal-to-bar-samsungs-patent-infringing-smartphones-from-u-s-market/)
As a result, Apple has recently objected to the possible situation where the lawsuit originally scheduled in 2014 will be put on hold while an appeals court reviews an August verdict in an earlier case.
http://www.fosspatents.com/2013/03/second-apple-samsung-case-in-california.html
I understand that the class is not designed to steer towards the legal aspects of patents, but certain basic knowledge could probably do us good – especially when there is a heavy focus on the "patent war". Anybody think so?
ReplyDeleteAgreed. Apple is definitely losing out here with the injunction not going through.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting that the financial ramifications are not considered in a case like this. To temporarily enforce a formal stay could have spiraling repercussions that could offset an entire market. Clearly, Apple and Samsung are both reliant on this technology, so resolving the dispute should be the primary focus, rather than halting use of the technology.
ReplyDeleteInteresting--this is a pretty significant win for Samsung despite Samung's struggles in asserting the validity of standard essential patents. I wonder what the notional value of all of the claims of the different Apple/Samsung lawsuits stands at.
ReplyDeleteGreat Article and I love the picture: Apple's and Samsung Products look so similar. Why not create something different and differentiate yourself instead of copying what competitors do.
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