The new round of Apple-Samsung dispute began back in court on Monday (30/7) is. Both sides are busy preparing the ultimate weapon.At the end of the court, led by Judge Lucy Koh, a verdict would potentially distort the world of consumer electronics. Whoever loses will lose billions of dollars.
So, what exactly underlies the Apple-Samsung dispute that led to the height of the conflict as it is today? Here are some brief explanations
When it all began?
Apple filed a lawsuit on April 15, 2011. Samsung claims immediately throw back a few days later, and then combined the two cases demands.
the problem increases for the two sides launched a "strike"
What are they arguing about?
Apple claims that Samsung copied the iPhone and iPad deliberate design, following on the product packaging Galaxy smartphone and Galaxy Tab tablet.
Apple prepare a list of Samsung violated patents and presentation graph showing changes in the design of Samsung mobile phones before and after the presence of the iPhone.
Instead, Samsung has denied all claims, and said that Apple's consumer electronics industry routinely seek inspiration from these products in the past.
Samsung preparing graphic presentations themselves against accusations of Apple and indicates that the company has never made a mock-up mobile phone with full-touch iPhone interface before entering the market.
To fight back, Samsung says that Apple violated a number of patents relating to the use of technology in mobile phones.
What do they want?
None other than money and a prohibition against the accused products infringe the patent. Apple asked for compensation worth 2.52 billion U.S. dollars. Samsung demanding payment of a royalty of 2.4 percent of the value of sales of Apple products that infringe patents.
What can be learned from this case?
Internal company information that is not publicly known, including the gossip and the way the company is run. People outside the court, for example, has found that Apple was looking for inspiration from the design of the Sony when designing the iPhone, while Samsung has removed some of the e-mail "shameful" that contain praise of the design "of the iPhone is beautiful".
When and where "of the patent war between Apple and Samsung century" will take place?
The U.S. District Court in San Jose, Monday, July 30 next week. The case is open to the public. Judge Koh has set a time of 25 hours for each side to present their claim basis.
What is the cost to finance this legal dispute?
Both sides have an army of lawyers themselves. From the records of previous cases that Morrison Foerster represent Apple charges an average of 582 dollars per hour.
Meanwhile, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan representing Samsung have 821 dollars per hour rates.
The whole case is expected to cost millions of dollars.
Could this problem be resolved out of court?
Actually you can, even Judge Koh himself has said that he will come "celebrate" when the two sides decided to make peace before Monday.
It is still possible. However, Reuters reported that Apple and Samsung recently has involved high-level talks, but failed to reach an agreement.
we are waiting for the continuation of the conflict between the two sides.
Sources: http://zamrudhijau.blogspot.com/2012/08/sejarah-awal-perseteruan-apple-vs.html # ixzz25gD1A100
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