Samsung wins in regard to Apple ‘over-wide’ patent claims
The UK High Court has ruled that although there is indeed similarity between Samsung’s tablet and Apple’s patents, there is no actual infringement.
In a move that follows a number of jurisdictions — barring Apple’s home courts of California and Germany — the UK High Court, in a decision handed down yesterday, ruled that although there is indeed similarity between Samsung’s tablet and Apple’s patents, there is no actual infringement.
This is a victory over stifling patents that hinder legitimate innovation. Sir Robin Jacob criticised Apples ‘over wide’ patent claims.
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