dvb2000 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 http://channelnews.com.au/Hardware/Mobility/Q9R6N3G3 A patent cited in 20 claims in Apple?s US case against Samsung has been invalidated, giving Samsung a better chance at seeking a retrial or a reduction in its $1.05 billion penalty. The United States Trademark Office (USPTO) has invalidated 20 claims related to the "pinch to zoom" patent cited in Apple's case against Samsung in the US. The patent in question was No. 7,844,915. Legal jargon aside, it's basically responsible for the "pinch to zoom" gesture found on smartphones and tablets. Samsung lawyers quickly informed the US District Court in California in a filing. In their US patent dispute, Samsung was ordered to pay Apple $1.05 billion in damages. With this latest development, Samsung has a better chance at seeking a retrial, or at the least, having its $1.05 billion penalty reduced. During Apple and Samsung's post-trial hearings this week, Judge Lucy Koh is expected to issue both parties rulings on motions, including an important judgement on damages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javagreen Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Hope the fine is reduced to $1.05 .. a dollar and 5 cents. Or Samsung could just buy Tim Cook a coffee at Starbucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Spork) Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 woah !!! talk about a royal kick in the sack dvb2000 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art_X Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 What goes around comes around Apple :) dvb2000 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted December 22, 2012 Member Share Posted December 22, 2012 Oh the irony. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Nice. Hope to see some more patents invalidated. dvb2000 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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