It was Apple that initiated the lawsuit. In April of this year, Apple sued Samsung Electronics Co., claiming that Samsung’s Galaxy series smartphones and tablet computers infringed Apple’s several patents and trademarks. This was the beginning of a dispute between giants. Subsequently, Samsung Electronics counterclaim, also said that Apple infringed their patent rights. The intensification of the case is due to Apple’s demand that Samsung display its unreleased products. Samsung is not convinced. You have to look at my secrets. Then I have to look at your secrets. So, Samsung also applied to the court and asked Apple to display prototypes of the next-generation iPhone and iPad.
It seems that both parties seem to be reciting each other, but people in the industry have different views.
Apple's product is the subject of copy, that is to say, Samsung can not get the product that Apple has not released yet. This made Samsung's defense "would need to be able to justify the allegations of infringement." Untenable. In fact, their requirement to display Apple’s unreleased products can be seen as court-assisted commercial espionage.
Apple's testimony is relatively advantageous, and the court is unlikely to approve Samsung's request to display Apple's unreleased products.
However, does Apple's allegation of Samsung's infringement hold a large chance of winning?
An industry source pointed out in an article: “What can you do when you create a 'change everything' product? If you want to sue Samsung, you must sue every manufacturer that produces smartphones and tablet devices. Even the makers of netbooks, laptops, etc. You set the standards for the industry, but then you actually blame others in the industry for reaching or exceeding this standard."
Another person in the industry has different opinions: "Look at Nexus or Droid. Are they similar to the iPhone? Look at Android OS, WM7, similar to iOS? Then take a closer look at Samsung's smart phones and tablet devices. You can understand why Apple is angry."
Samsung and Apple have maintained a good relationship of cooperation, Apple has also said that although the two companies are in a lawsuit, but will not affect the cooperation between the two sides. Yesterday it was reported that Apple and Samsung had met and negotiated, but both sides responded to the matter. Samsung and Apple, who do you think are more likely to win?
Samsung and Apple who are more likely to win?
Apple and Samsung’s patent disputes attracted the interest of people in the industry. During this time, major technology sites rushed to report and blogs and discussion forums heatedly discussed. This situation is somewhat similar to the patent dispute between Apple and Nokia. Today, Apple and Nokia have already reached a settlement, with Apple's payment of licensing fees to Nokia as a close. So, who is more likely to win the dispute between Apple and Samsung?