Posted on 07/31/2012 7:54:34 AM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- As the high-stakes patent trial between Apple and Samsung Electronics moves into its second day Tuesday, one thing is clear: Apple is committed to waging total war. Like the Roman Empire in its victory over Carthage, Apple seems determined to salt the earth so that its competitor can never rise again.
Apple is seeking to have the court case declared "exceptional," a legal standard under which the jury could award treble damages. That's three times the amount of actual, provable damages -- which Apple is claiming run to billions of dollars.
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Thanks for this. The prior art that Samsung produced will be significant in this case. It was also interesting to see how much Apple stole from those that laid the groundwork for the mobile industry over the last 25 years.
Samsung, Apple, FRAND -- What's It All About? -- Samsung's Side~pj Updated (Groklaw)
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