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Apple Bringing Second Lawsuit To Samsung, Won't Wait For Appeal

Posted by samzenpus on from the history-repeating dept.

sl4shd0rk writes "Hot on the heels of last year's Apple win over Samsung, Apple is geared up for its second attempt at knocking Samsung's alleged copy-cat products off the store shelves. District Judge Lucy Koh asked both parties if they could stay the new case while the first one goes up on Appeal. Apple denied citing a delay would "seriously and irreparably prejudice Apple." The company "will likely suffer a long-term loss of market share and of downstream sales". Samsung replied with a statement saying "Apple will be unable to meet its burden of proving infringement without resorting to the same improper 'representative product' strategy," [that shouldn't have been allowed in the first case.] Although some may think this is a good move for business on Apple's part, some claim the litigation is responsible for Apple's dipping sales and stock prices as well as Increased visibility of Samsung. In the end however, all this litigation is most likely going to be shouldered on the pocketbook of the consumer'"

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  1. Unappealing by Laxori666 · · Score: 3, Funny

    These lawsuits are really affecting my decision to but a new iPhone. I just don't want to support such business practices. On the other hand the iPhone 5 is super shiny... decisions, decisions.

    1. Re:Unappealing by fahrbot-bot · · Score: 4, Funny

      On the other hand the iPhone 5 is super shiny...

      So are many fishing lures.

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  2. Excellent timing, Apple! by blind+biker · · Score: 4, Funny

    Just in time for the release of the Samsung Galaxy S IV! I think the product launch can use any extra visibility that Apple is willing to give.

    In other news, Apple has decided to upgrade their own-foot-shooting shotgun to fully automatic.

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  3. Don't ask the lawyers by Intropy · · Score: 4, Funny

    The Judge asked Apple's lawyers, "Can stay the new case while the first one goes up on Appeal?" The only question they heard was "Do you want more or fewer billable hours?"

  4. Re:Editors: "it's" vs. "it is" by blind+monkey+3 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Remember the golden rule: "it's" always expands to "it is". No exceptions.

    It's been a wet summer.(contraction of it has).
    Grammar Nazi smackdown.

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  5. Re:what happened to not wanting to sue? by Runaway1956 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Apple and SCO should join forces. Or, Apple should hire all of SCO's legal representatives. They need experience!

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