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| Apple sues Samsung for 'copying' iPhones and iPad | Apple sues Samsung for 'copying' iPhones and iPad |
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| Apple is suing its rival Samsung Electronics for allegedly copying the design of its iPad and iPhone. | Apple is suing its rival Samsung Electronics for allegedly copying the design of its iPad and iPhone. |
| It claims Samsung's Galaxy range of mobile phones and tablet "slavishly" copy the iPhone and iPad, according to court papers. | It claims Samsung's Galaxy range of mobile phones and tablet "slavishly" copy the iPhone and iPad, according to court papers. |
| Apple's claims focus on Galaxy's design features, such as the look of its screen icons. | Apple's claims focus on Galaxy's design features, such as the look of its screen icons. |
| Samsung said it had conducted its own research and development and would contest the allegations. | Samsung said it had conducted its own research and development and would contest the allegations. |
| 'Blatant copying' | 'Blatant copying' |
| Galaxy products use Google's Android operating system, which directly competes with Apple's mobile software. | Galaxy products use Google's Android operating system, which directly competes with Apple's mobile software. |
| As well as being a competitor, Samsung supplies Apple with microchips that are used in some Apple products, such as the A4 and A5 processors, as well as memory chips used in MacBook Pro computers. | As well as being a competitor, Samsung supplies Apple with microchips that are used in some Apple products, such as the A4 and A5 processors, as well as memory chips used in MacBook Pro computers. |
| In the world of smartphones and tablet computers, being sued for alleged patent infringements could be considered a badge of honour, a sign your products are cutting edge, a threat to rivals. | |
| Apple is suing the likes of Motorola, HTC and Samsung; Nokia is suing Apple; everybody counter-sues each other. Poor Sony Ericsson; its products don't seem to merit a law suit. | |
| These legal machinations are not that much about who wins them. Mobile innovation is accelerating and the window to exploit each new technology is getting smaller. Lawsuits are a chance to sow doubt, distract, slow down the competition. | |
| They are not even about Samsung, HTC or Motorola, who have become proxies in a much bigger battle: the fight between Apple and Google, and their respective mobile operating systems iOS and Android. | |
| Unless one side lands a killer blow, consumers should be able to sit back, and enjoy the fruits of this fierce competition. | |
| The lawsuit was filed on Friday and alleges Samsung violated Apple's patents and trademarks. | The lawsuit was filed on Friday and alleges Samsung violated Apple's patents and trademarks. |
| Apple spokeswoman Kristin Huguet said in a statement: "This kind of blatant copying is wrong." | Apple spokeswoman Kristin Huguet said in a statement: "This kind of blatant copying is wrong." |
| However, Samsung said that its products are a result of research and development carried out by the company. | However, Samsung said that its products are a result of research and development carried out by the company. |
| "Samsung's development of core technologies and strengthening our intellectual property portfolio are keys to our continued success," the company said in a statement. | "Samsung's development of core technologies and strengthening our intellectual property portfolio are keys to our continued success," the company said in a statement. |
| The Korean electronics maker also said that it will contest the allegations "through appropriate legal measures to protect our intellectual property". | The Korean electronics maker also said that it will contest the allegations "through appropriate legal measures to protect our intellectual property". |
| Patent battles | Patent battles |
| John Jackson, an analyst with CCS Insight, said Samsung is essentially Apple's only real tablet competitor at this stage. | John Jackson, an analyst with CCS Insight, said Samsung is essentially Apple's only real tablet competitor at this stage. |
| Apple is one participant in a web of litigation among phone makers and software firms over who owns the patents used in smartphones. | Apple is one participant in a web of litigation among phone makers and software firms over who owns the patents used in smartphones. |
| Nokia has sued Apple, which in turn has sued handset maker HTC Corp. | Nokia has sued Apple, which in turn has sued handset maker HTC Corp. |
| Apple is bringing 16 claims against Samsung, including unjust enrichment, trademark infringement and 10 patent claims. | Apple is bringing 16 claims against Samsung, including unjust enrichment, trademark infringement and 10 patent claims. |
| In March Apple sued HTC alleging patent infringement over the iPhone. | In March Apple sued HTC alleging patent infringement over the iPhone. |
| In October 2010, Apple sued Motorola, saying its smartphones use Apple's intellectual property. | In October 2010, Apple sued Motorola, saying its smartphones use Apple's intellectual property. |