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Ericsson Seeks US Import Ban On Samsung Products

Posted by samzenpus on from the here-we-go-again dept.

angry tapir writes "Just a few days after Ericsson filed several patent-infringement lawsuits against Samsung in the U.S., the Swedish mobile phone company also filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), asking for an import ban of a wide range of Samsung products, including the Galaxy S III and the Galaxy Note. Ericsson alleges that Samsung violates Section 337 of the Tariff Act by importing patent-infringing products into the U.S and selling them."

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  1. Re:Samsung may be devious.... by mr1911 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    If you can't beat 'em with a better product, litigate 'em.

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  2. Re:world wide patent laws need to be reworked by PolygamousRanchKid+ · · Score: 5, Interesting

    No, that would be like trying to install modern plumbing in an outhouse. It's much better to burn down the old outhouse, and start again, with a new foundation.

    Technology has evolved so much that the current system just doesn't fit and function in a beneficial way for all.

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  3. It is not beyond me. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Ericsson is part of an alliance with Microsoft, Apple, and others who see Linux and Android as a threat to their business model.

    http://www.microsoft.com/enterprise/partners/ericsson.aspx#fbid=LZQES70oV98

    http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/01/rim-apple-sony-microsoft-consortium-snags-nortel-wireless-pat/

    The whole point to to keep the litigation going as long as possible.