Apple has been unsuccessful in its attempt to ban the Samsung Galaxy S3 in the US.
US court doesn't have time for Apple's Galaxy S3 injunction scheme
The US court dealing with an existing hearing with Apple has said it doesn't have the time or resources to add the Galaxy S3 into the equation. Apple will now have to file a new request if it wishes to pursue the cause.See also: Samsung Galaxy S3 video review
Apple seeks injunction on Samsung Galaxy S3
"The pending motion for preliminary injunction is fully briefed, and the Court will not consider any further discovery or briefing. An order on the pending motion for preliminary injunction will issue shortly." said district judge, Lucy Koh.
Two days before a scheduled hearing for a preliminary injunction regarding the Galaxy Nexus Apple tried to add the Galaxy S3 to the product list before the smartphone launched in the states. Samsung said it was too late to do so and the court agreed citing 'limited resources'.
Apple claims that the Galaxy S3 infringes two of its iPhone patents relating to a universal interface for retrieval of information in a computer system and a system and method for performing an action on a structure in computer-generated data.
"If Apple seeks to file a motion to enjoin sales of the Samsung Galaxy S III, Apple will have to request a new hearing date from the Court." added Koh.
Samsung said in a statement: "The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California court rejected Apple’s attempt to circumvent the legal process in order to delay the launch of the Galaxy S III. Apple must file a separate preliminary injunction motion, resulting in separate proceedings."
"We will continue to take all available measures to oppose Apple's attempts to disrupt consumer access to the Galaxy S III. We will also ensure that he U.S. launch and sales of the Galaxy S III will proceed as planned."
It's round one to Samsung but it's unlikely Apple will give up the on the battle just yet.
Comments
Martin Bayley said: They should use to-scale images of the two phones in the header graphic- that would show the reason people are defecting to Samsung Lay them side by side and go to the same website - who would want a tiny little iPhoneGoogle has put a lot of effort into making Android scalable and configurable It is like having a portable desktop OS In the future your phone will be your PC just plug it into a desktop dock and you have HDMI resolution and bluetooth desktop control Lock the desktop to landscape and boom most people no longer need their macbook Apple should and are very scared
Evansmrk said: The very fact Apple keep trying to ban the s3 shows its a far better phone than the iphone 4 and the upcoming iphone 5 They are scared of Samsung and their better product The iphone is a triumph of marketing over actual product its a mid range smart phone with a premium price tag how much longer apple can continue to sell its loyal customers average products at massive prices remains to be seen but phones like the s3 and one X show the iphone up for what it isAVERAGE
darrin said: all i can say ishow you like them apples tehehehee
Shaunhastings1970 said: If apple upset much more Samsung will stop letting apple use their technology parts and then they will be STUFFED
Christurner said: Appletheres a thing in the world you have to deal withits called competition
Jackie Stait said: Theyve even lost me again as a customer as I love and want the SGS3 later in the year instead of iPhone 5 now thats saying something and Ive had all iPhones 1 - 4
Jackie Stait said: I was wanting an iPhone 5 but I am now won over towards the Samsung Galaxy S3 later in the year instead as this seems to be by far the best phone out there at the moment
Jackie Stait said: If Apple spent more time on their products instead of trying to sue other companies they may have a better iPhone out now Also because of what they have done with their new iOS6 which seems they copied Android should it not be Android suing Apple Ex iPhone user
Kzeus803q2 said: Thank God for that What is wrong with Apple Running scared
Ragin' Human said: Yeah Samsung will decide to get back at Apple by losing 78 billion of their business Sound business sense
JazzoRenee said: This is FUNNY
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KaysCase said: YeahBut I really think the two companies just want to get the legal battle going to attract more attentions
Bpatton8 said: Come on Apple stop wasting our judicial resources on your frivolous lawsuits I hope Samsung gets tired of your games and cuts ties and stops supplying your displays and chips
Sameer said: in other words apple has lost this year to the SGS3
jckncoke said: pretty muchwill you stop already with all you frivolous lawsuits you sound like a whiny little kid