Todays reading:
http://www.fosspatents.com/2013/03/uk-judge-delines-samsungs-job-offer.html
Samsung fails to win again! I guess that't not a super happy thing. Across the globe, Samsung has failed to prevail 25 standard-essential patents (SEP) assertions against Apple, it's biggest competitor. Judges across the globe are siding with Apple's counterclaims, forcing Samsung to concede statements, which then are used against them in other cases. Samsung has only been able to win 2 cases in Korea and 1 on the Netherlands. It seems that Samsung has a 1 in 8 winning chance against Apple.
I personally feel that Samsung is attempting to use the cases to fend off and force Apple to slow down, but instead it's actually hurting them instead! I think what might be best for Samsung is to focus on their own company and products and counterclaims against Apple. Every time they bring Apple court, they have a higher chance losing the case, money, and the ability to use some of their own technology!!
Good post, and interesting points. I agree with you that Samsung would be best off if they focused more on their own products and R&D rather than continuing to fight and lose legal battles.Once again, this is an example of how intellectual property protection can be a barrier to innovation.
ReplyDeleteI feel like Samsung doesn't really care too much about the court result. The only reason they are fighting back is because they want to slow their competitors down as you said. I do agree that Samsung should put more money and attention on their new products, but it seems like sometimes they have no choice other than fight back.
ReplyDeleteSamsung may be using the cases just to slow everyone down like you mentioned just because they can afford it. Plus, they are already announcing newer phones which according to rumors, still seem to be "similar" to the Apple design. Despite everything, Samsung will still make money as it is becoming the frontline of the Android OS.
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