The Dusseldorf Regional Court today gave the final verdict with respect to sales ban on Galaxy Tab 10.1N filed by Apple. The court concluded that unlike the original Galaxy Tab 10.1, the Galaxy Tab 10.1N differs in looks from the Apple iPad and is allowed to sell in the German market. The Galaxy Tab […]
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German court upholds Galaxy Tab 10.1 ban
Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court has upheld the original decision that bars Samsung to sell Galaxy Tab 10.1 (including Galaxy Tab 8.9) in Germany. The decision today was surprisingly, not influenced by any design patent infringement. In fact, the court announced its decision on the basis of a violation of German unfair competition law. As […]
German court turns down another Samsung complaint against Apple
German court today ruled that Apple does not infringe on one of Samsung’s patents. This decision is another blow to Samsung considering the court handed out a similar decision last week. Incidentally, both complaints were related to wireless telecommunications standard. Samsung has however, hinted to appeal to a higher court after they receive the […]
German court rejects Samsung’s patent infringement claim against Apple
German court today rejected Samsung’s patent infringement claim against Apple. The ruling by the court covers one patent infringement claim out of the seven filed by Samsung in Germany and is related to wireless communication standard. Foss Patents notes the ruling did not include any reasoning but could be based on FRAND terms. Samsung […]
Kodak sues Samsung over digital imaging patents
Eastman Kodak has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics alleging infringement of digital imaging patents. Kodak filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court and alleges that some Samsung Galaxy Tabs infringe on Kodak-owned patents. The five Kodak patents in question are as follows: U.S. Patent No. 6,292,218 – “Electronic Camera For Initiating Capture of […]