Beat Samsung, Apple Get Rp9, 9 Trillion - After an argument about a patent dispute in court the United States (U.S.), Apple finally gulped win by being able to get compensation from Samsung Electronics valued at USD1.05 billion, or approximately Rp 9, 9 trillion. U.S. jury finds that Samsung has copied the essential features of the iPhone and iPad.
Quoted from Reuters, the decision came after less than three days of deliberations the jury it could lead to ban sales of Samsung products, so it is likely to reinforce the dominance of Apple in the mobile computing market. Negotiations are conducted before the jury gives verdict on seven patent claims Apple and five patent claims Samsung.
Meanwhile, although the verdict was read, but according to Samsung's lawyers, the result is actually a loss for the American consumer.
Apple's victory is a major blow to Google, as Android (Google's operating system) software is the power of Samsung's products are proven to have violated Apple's patents. Thus, Google and other hardware partners, could now face legal hurdles as part of their efforts to compete with established company Steve Jobs.
Apple Victory invited the attention of a professor at Santa Clara Law School, Brian Love, who described the decision as a victory for Apple. "This is the best scenario that could be expected of Apple," he said.
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