Andre Yoskowitz
24 Aug 2012 23:45
After winning a major victory against its top rival, Apple has announced it expects to file for a sales injunction against Samsung and their devices within the week.
The judge in the case has set September 20th as the hearing date on the proposed injunction, if Apple does in fact go through with it.
Samsung responded to the verdict, in which Apple was awarded $1.05 billion:
Today's verdict should not be viewed as a win for Apple, but as a loss for the American consumer. It will lead to fewer choices, less innovation, and potentially higher prices. It is unfortunate that patent law can be manipulated to give one company a monopoly over rectangles with rounded corners, or technology that is being improved every day by Samsung and other companies.
Consumers have the right to choices, and they know what they are buying when they purchase Samsung products. This is not the final word in this case or in battles being waged in courts and tribunals around the world, some of which have already rejected many of Apple's claims. Samsung will continue to innovate and offer choices for the consumer.