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Samsung Galaxy S3
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Even as the
Samsung Galaxy S3 has yet to arrive in the US market, it appears that Apple is
trying to prevent its entry into the United States.
A recent
court filing that was obtained by FOSS Patents revealed that the Samsung Galaxy
S3 is reportedly infringing on two patents owned by Apple. Both of these
patents were reportedly linked to software features. This indicates that Apple
aims to prevent the entry of the much-awaited Samsung smartphone into the US
market.
The two
patents that the Samsung Galaxy S3 is supposedly infringing include the
‘unified search’ and ‘links for structures’ features.
The SamsungGalaxy S3 is set to be introduced into the US market by June 21 through five
US-based carriers. It is the third major version of the S series of Samsung,
which has been the target of Apple in a patent infringement lawsuit since the
company was reportedly copying the iOS devices of Apple.
However a
spokesperson from Samsung revealed that the request of Apple did not have any
merit as the South Korean company is opposing the request and aims to show the
court that the Samsung Galaxy S3 is an innovative and unique device. The
company also assured US consumers that the upcoming smartphone will be launched
and sold in the United States.
The Samsung
Galaxy S3 has been well-received in the markets that it has been launched in
and the company aims to bring the device into the US market.
However a
spokesperson from Apple indicated that the latest products of Samsung have a
similar appearance as the iPad and iPhone in terms of the hardware design and
user interface. The company needs to protect its intellectual property whenever
other companies steal their ideas.
The recent
filing against the Samsung Galaxy S3 is the latest development in the conflict
between the two manufacturing giants as Apple aims to prevent Samsung from
selling its products in the markets around the world.
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