Monthly Archives: August 2012

Apple has won its claim in the USA that Samsung have infringed its Patents. The jury believed the Apple case was more compelling than Samsung’s counter-claim. This could potentially cost Samsung dearly. The fine imposed is $1.05bn.  Apple originally sought compensation of $2.5bn. Samsung is likely to appeal against the decision and may ask for […]

Will this be an Apple Turnover? As we discussed recently, in the UK courts Samsung’s position was vindicated – it did not infringe Apple’s Patent. To be precise, on 9th July 2012 the High Court of Justice of England and Wales ruled that Samsung Electronics (UK) Limited’s Galaxy Tablet computers, namely the Galaxy Tab 10.1, […]

Intellectual property risks might not be on the top of your agenda but the following case details may provide some interesting reading. HIS HONOUR JUDGE BIRSS QC presided over the case of Samsung Electronics (UK) Ltd and Apple Inc relating to community registered design infringement by Samsung for their Galaxy product in the UK. The […]