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A German court has intervened in the battle against Apple patents Samsung endless, and does not look good for users of Galaxy Tab. In a decision released today, the Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court upheld the injunction last month, banning the sale of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Germany. Citing a list of "modern and minimalist," Chief Judge Johanna Hoffmann-Brueckner determined that tablet Samsung has a "clear impression of similarity" with the iPad 2, deserves a national ban. "The court finds that the Apple's minimalist design is not the only technical solution to a Tablet PC, "said Brueckner-Hoffmann," Other designs are possible. "Earlier this week, you'll recall, Apple won against a separate control The Galaxy Tab 7.7 to Düsseldorf, although Samsung may still appeal the decision of a lower court. The court agreed, however, to appeal to a court order against the EU-wide by 10.1 inch slate, arguing that "could not have jurisdiction to issue a Europe-wide ban on a company based outside the European Union, if the company has a subsidiary in Germany." Samsung, meanwhile, plans to appeal that decision to a higher court, a spokesman issued a statement today, too familiar. "We are disappointed by this decision and believe that consumer choice in Germany limits"