The ongoing legal battle between Samsung and Apple took a new turn as Samsung’s legal team has demanded Apple to hand over iPhone 4S’ firmware source code and agreement details that Apple has struck with major Australian carriers. The source code will allow Samsung to assess potential patent infringements whereas subsidies offered to iPhone, […]
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Australian court to fast-track Samsung’s injunction appeal
The Federal court in Sydney today approved Samsung’s request to put the case on fast-track. Although no date has been set, the expedited case shall begin soon and there’s a chance Samsung might be able to overturn the initial injunction ban to make it in time for the important holiday season. Earlier this month, […]
Samsung files preliminary injunction appeal to ban iPhone 4S in Japan and Australia
Samsung is on the offensive against Apple’s newly launched iPhone 4S. The Korean giant has confirmed that they have filed a preliminary injunction order in courts of Japan and Australia to stop the sales of iPhone 4S. Samsung had previously filed for a similar injunction against iPhone 4S in France and Italy. Samsung says […]
Australia grants temporary injunction against Galaxy Tab 10.1 [Updated]
UPDATE: Official statement below. The verdict of the initial Australian hearing of Apple-Samsung patent case is out and it does not look good for the Korean manufacturer. The Australian Federal Court has granted a temporary injunction against the launch and sale of Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia. The ban will make Samsung to miss […]
Samsung sells Galaxy S II for $2 in Australia to lure iPhone 4S buyers
Samsung marketing ploys to one up Apple’s iPhone are not new. Last year in UK, Samsung was giving away a free Galaxy S to disgruntled iPhone 4 users and this year, they’re selling the Galaxy S II at dirt-cheap price. Samsung has rented a small “pop up” shop besides Apple Store in Australia and […]