Apple Sues Samsung in Japan, Seeks $1.3M in Damages

[JMcEntegart]

Apple and Samsung have been involved in a messy legal battle for quite some time with the former suing Samsung in several countries around the world over the last few months.

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[keither5150]

I guess Apple has a patent on thinner and lighter.

 

[bv90andy]

To be fair, I wanted to buy the new Galaxy S2 (on contract) but the only thing holding me back is its design. It looks like a cheap iPhone copy. So I am waiting for another phone just as powerful or better.

 

[aaronstyle]

That's one rotten apple.

 

[lamorpa]

I'm not sure, but don't you think this would be 1.3 billion (not million). Why would they bother for 1.3 million?

 

[fantasticles]

My hate for apple just keeps on growing... : /

 

[hmolleta]

@bv90andy
I own a Galaxy S and i don`t use the default interface, I installed the default Android launcher, it`s better than TouchWiz.

Galaxy SII is the most powerful hardware now a days!!! and I want one!!!

 

[gregor]

Why dont Samsung pull the same stunt in Europe as Apple has? If Apple has infringed on Samsung patents then get a German court to halt imports of iPhones and iPads.

 

[bv90andy]

[citation][nom]hmolleta[/nom]@bv90andyI own a Galaxy S and i don`t use the default interface, I installed the default Android launcher, it`s better than TouchWiz.Galaxy SII is the most powerful hardware now a days!!! and I want one!!![/citation]
I am not even talking about the UI the s1 looks a bit less then an iPhone, because of the visible buttons. I loved the thinness and power of the S2, but I don't like how it looks, and I won't pay 2 years for a phone with a copied design.

 

[back_by_demand]

[citation][nom]lamorpa[/nom]I'm not sure, but don't you think this would be 1.3 billion (not million). Why would they bother for 1.3 million?[/citation]
http/coinmill.com/JPY_USD.html
Enter 100,000,000 and hit convert
Yes, the Japanese currency really has such a strange exchange rate

But I agree with the sentiment, why the hell would Samsung worry about a poxy $1.3 million, just get a court settlement with non-guilt admission, pay the legal fees and recoup the whole lot in about a week when it goes back on sale.

 

[southernshark]

[citation][nom]lamorpa[/nom]I'm not sure, but don't you think this would be 1.3 billion (not million). Why would they bother for 1.3 million?[/citation]


My guess would be attorney's fees. If they can win this lawsuit they might be awarded the fees which would be a couple times higher than 1.3 million. Also it just annoys Samsung.

 

[Au_equus]

I remember the days when more than a few people preferred apple because of evil microsoft corporation's anti-competitive practices.

 

[Ezence]

[citation][nom]lamorpa[/nom]I'm not sure, but don't you think this would be 1.3 billion (not million). Why would they bother for 1.3 million?[/citation]

I believe they want the injuction to stop Samsung from selling their products in Japan. The 1.3 million is just icing the cake.

 

[happyballz]

[citation][nom]bv90andy[/nom]...but I don't like how it looks, and I won't pay 2 years for a phone with a copied design.[/citation]
Not liking the design is your business but enlighten us how in your eyes is it a "copied design"?
In fact leaked photos of the supposedly new version of iphone 4s/5 have a rectangular not square middle button --- yes just like Samsung so is Apple now copying Samsung with your logic?

 

[Guest]

I can understand Apple launching legal battles against Samsung in Europe and Australia as these countries are naturally more friendly towards America than Korea. But launching suit in Japan is a bold move. I suppose Apple is counting on Japan government is also unhappy about rise of Korea which undermines their own companies such as Sony. I wonder when Apple will feel cocky enough to try to bring this to Korea court.

 

[dimar]

Just want... next week Apple is going to sue somebody for $10

 

[JamesSneed]

What would be news is listing the tech companies Apple hasn't sued this year.

 

[lamorpa]

[citation][nom]Ezence[/nom]I believe they want the injuction to stop Samsung from selling their products in Japan. The 1.3 million is just icing the cake.[/citation]
So it's the headline that is essentially wrong.

 

[vaughn2k]

In other news... Apple sues orange...

 

[sinfulpotato]

Damn Samsung, I know you are making bank off selling parts to apple, but pull the plug and watch them sequel. Maybe they will fire some lawyers.