Andre Yoskowitz
24 Aug 2012 22:31
Apple has won its largest decision ever, a sweeping legal victory over rival Samsung.
A U.S. jury found that Samsung had infringed on many of Apple's patents, and awarded the tech giant $1.05 billion in damages.
Apple, the most profitable smartphone maker, and the second-largest, by volume, will likely use the decision to seek full injunctions on Samsung products in the U.S., including the popular Galaxy Note and Galaxy S III devices.
The jury deliberated for just 60 hours before coming back with their decision on the seven patent claims. Apple has long claimed that Samsung stole and copied key features of the iPad and iPhone to create their own devices.
Earlier today, a South Korean court found that both companies were equally to blame and banned the iPhone 4, the iPad and 10 Samsung products like the Galaxy S II.
The jury had seen evidence and instruction about seven Apple patents, five Samsung patents, and damages. Some of Apple's more ridiculous claims including patents for geometric designs with rounded corners.