Apple finally thwarted; request to block Samsung phone sales denied in the United States - Polidicks

[quote=Samsung Press Statement][I]Samsung welcomes today's ruling denying Apple's request for a preliminary injunction. This ruling confirms our long-held view that Apple's arguments lack merit. In particular, the court has recognized that Samsung has raised substantial questions about the validity of certain Apple design patents. We are confident that we can demonstrate the distinctiveness of Samsung's mobile devices when the case goes to trial next year. We will continue to assert our intellectual property rights and defend against Apple's claims to ensure our continued ability to provide innovative mobile products to consumers.[/quote][/I] [quote=Reuters]In a ruling released late on Friday, U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh in San Jose, California denied Apple's request for a preliminary injunction against Samsung.[/quote] [quote=Engadget]"It is not clear that an injunction on Samsung's accused devices would prevent Apple from being irreparably harmed,".[/quote] This can be only a good thing. Now, we just need for the lawsuits to stop in the EU and the rest of the world. Sources: [url=http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/03/apples-request-to-block-samsung-galaxy-tablet-phone-sales-in-t/]Engadget[/url] [url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/03/us-apple-samsung-ruling-idUSTRE7B206D20111203]Reuters[/url] [url=http://www.theverge.com/2011/12/3/2607408/us-judge-denies-apple-preliminary-request-ban-samsung-galaxy]The Verge[/url] [B]It should be noted [/B]that some phones were found to potentially violate Apple copyrights, but that no substantial harm would come of the violation. The case is still awaiting hearing, but this is excellent news.

About goddamn time. No company should be able to abuse the patent system like that.

And this is your hero. [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4f/Lucy_Koh_District_Judge.jpg/200px-Lucy_Koh_District_Judge.jpg[/img]

[QUOTE=adam1172;33550961]And this is your hero. [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4f/Lucy_Koh_District_Judge.jpg/200px-Lucy_Koh_District_Judge.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] Oh so that's why the Korean company won v:v:v Joke apart, credits to her for finally saying no to Apple. Someone had to stop that nonsense.

[QUOTE=Arachnidus;33550027] [B]It should be noted [/B]that some phones were found to potentially violate Apple copyrights, but that no substantial harm would come of the violation. [/QUOTE] What

Finally, somebody puts the brakes on Apple's attempts to sue their way into a smartphone monopoly.

It's quite funny how the country that a lot of us make fun of for having a broken patent system is the one that puts their foot down and says that they're not going to deal with the ridiculous patent nonsense. I'm very glad the courts are taking a good look at this instead of just granting Apple an injunction right off the bat.

[QUOTE=garrynohome;33552086]It's quite funny how the country that a lot of us make fun of for having a broken patent system is the one that puts their foot down and says that they're not going to deal with the ridiculous patent nonsense. I'm very glad the courts are taking a good look at this instead of just granting Apple an injunction right off the bat.[/QUOTE]Some other countries told apple to fuck off about the tablet shit too.

[QUOTE=AceOfDivine;33552107]Some other countries told apple to fuck off about the tablet shit too.[/QUOTE] True but some countries like Germany and Australia just slapped down a ban after nothing more than Apple presenting patents that may or may not be valid after investigation.

[QUOTE=adam1172;33550961]And this is your hero. [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4f/Lucy_Koh_District_Judge.jpg/200px-Lucy_Koh_District_Judge.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] Watch Apple say that it was biased since the judge was Korean.

An patent a day keeps the competition away.

wait, apple seriously tried to ban samsung phone sales? good god apple, when will you ever stop?

the evil apple has been defeated! neckbeards rejoice!