Friday, October 14, 2011

Apple wins court ruling to block Samsung Galaxy tablet in Australia

last round in the global battle over intellectual property goes to American society as a judge grants an injunction

Court of Australia has temporarily banned the sale of its new Tablet PC Samsung Galaxy in the country, another setback for the giant South Korean electronics in a patent battle with Apple world, it accused of slavishly copy the iPad and iPhone.

Federal Court of Justice Annabelle Bennett

Thursday granted an injunction against the sale of Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia. The decision prevents Samsung Electronics Co. to sell the device in Australia, in its current form until a new court order, or until a patent-pending dispute between the technology giants of conflict is solved .

The decision is a blow to Samsung, which had hoped to launch the new product in time for Christmas sales. This comes after the courts of other countries such as Germany and the Netherlands made judgments that Apple confirmed the allegations of intellectual property that had been affected by Samsung.

Samsung responded by threatening to ban sales of the new iPhone 4S in France and Germany, because it violates some patents owned mobile technologies.

Battle of patents covering 10 countries has created a perception as an imitator Samsung efficiently among technology companies rather than the rhythm. Over the years the company has grown to become world No. 1 and No. 2 TVs in smartphone sales. But unlike rival Apple has captured most consumers for their originality and innovation.

It was recently revealed that in 2010, Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO, then tried to reach an agreement between the two companies. Samsung is a major supplier of components for Apple, and Apple is one of the largest customers of Samsung, in addition to their rivalry in the devices.


complete command of the judge will not be published until Friday. It was not immediately clear if Samsung could or would try to sell a variant of the device that eliminates the functionality of Apple opposed the application in Australia.

"We are disappointed by this decision and Samsung are seeking legal advice on your options," Samsung said in a statement. "Samsung will continue its lawsuit against Apple claims to ensure that innovative products are still available for consumers."
Samsung, which submitted its counterclaim in Australia in September, said he remains confident that Apple would be infringed its patents for wireless technology.

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