Samsung's court troubles seem to be getting a bit tougher in the US, though it could be worse. As per the latest development on the patent infringement issue between Samsung and Apple, a court in the US under the district judge Lucy Koh has ruled that Samsung does infringe on Apple patents. There is, however, an addendum to this ruling which requires Apple to prove the validity … [Read more...] about Samsung Escapes a Ban in the US in Its Court Battle with Apple
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The Galaxy Tab 10.1 Breaks Free in EU
Samsung has got a reprieve with its Galaxy Tab 10.1 as far as its sales in the European Union is concerned. For the tablet that Apple has found fault with will now be available in the EU until the next round of court proceedings take place. Apple and Samsung renew their legal rivalry on the 25 of August when Samsung will be allowed to put forward their cause. However, the … [Read more...] about The Galaxy Tab 10.1 Breaks Free in EU
Apple iPad vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Battle for the Netherlands
Apple clearly has drawn first blood in its court battle against Samsung, who it accuses of having copied the look and feel of its iPad range of tablets. The outcome so far is that the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is banned from sale in Australia and the European Union. The ban however isn't applicable to a small part of Europe, the Netherlands. As such, Apple is forced to start its legal … [Read more...] about Apple iPad vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Battle for the Netherlands
Apple Is on the Offensive with Fake Apple Stores
Apple has been maintaining a stoic silence while stories of fake stores mimicking its own were occupying world attention. But not anymore, as Apple has now decided to take matters to hand. Apple's legal cell that is already working overtime with a lot of patent cases that it is currently embroiled in finally seems to be able to divert some of its legal resources towards those … [Read more...] about Apple Is on the Offensive with Fake Apple Stores
Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be launched in Australia + new 7 inch Galaxy Tab with AMOLED under development
It seems Samsung has found a way out to make available its Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia after all. This after stories of how Apple had been able to clampdown on sales of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia made headlines worldwide. However, in less than 24 hours, Samsung moved in to clarify the agreement it reached with Apple concerned the version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 that is … [Read more...] about Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be launched in Australia + new 7 inch Galaxy Tab with AMOLED under development
France to impose tablet tax
What if you are required to pay a tax to the government for a reason as trivial as owning a tablet PC? Well, that's exactly what the legislators at France are considering doing and will include all tablets with an internal memory greater than 40 GB. Strangely, Windows has been exempted from the new proposed tax regime - Private Copy tax - which government sources claim is due … [Read more...] about France to impose tablet tax