A Case Between Apple Inc. And Samsung Electronics

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German courts The following is a case investigation of lawsuits between Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics regarding the design of smartphones and tablet computers between them according to German courts. In July 2011, Apple sued Samsung for patent infringement, namely through items including the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. Apple claims that Samsung infringed its patents in the Galaxy line of smartphones and tablets, arguing that Samsung copied the design and esthetics of Apple's ios range of devices. Samsung then counter-sued in excess of 3g patents, which are possessed by the firm. Also, stating that Apple infringed patents relating to wireless networking. Besides, Samsung says that the iphone 4, iphone 4s and ipad 2 infringe these patents. Researchers have accused Apple of altering an image and providing false evidence to a German court which brought about the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 being banned in Europe. It seems that the image that Apple submitted has been decreased and had its proportions changed. According to Samsung the Galaxy Tab 10.1 measures 256.7 x 175.3 mm which would give it an aspect ratio of 1.46. However the modified image has an aspect ratio of 1.36 bringing it closer to the aspect ratio of the ipad - 1.30. According to Arnout Groen, an attorney and IP specialist at Klos Morel Vos & …show more content…

Nonetheless, it will further weigh arguments made by both Samsung and Apple before issuing a final decision. Apple has scored a major victory as a German court has granted a preliminary injunction against the distribution of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 all through the entire European Union, with the exception of The Netherlands. Note that this is just a preliminary injunction. While it will take immediate impact in Germany, there is the possibility it could take longer in different

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