Apple won an appeal in the U.S. litigation with Samsung, and now the South Korean giant may be forced to abandon the use of a number of controversial features in their tablets and smartphones. Otherwise, the American giant computer electronics may seek a ban on sales of competitor devices.
Function unlock the screen from the movement of your finger “Slide to unlock” was patented by Apple. In Cupertino believe that the Koreans use this and other technologies have caused harm to Apple’s reputation as an innovator. The court held that the latter is entitled to demand a ban on using similar functionality in smartphones the South Korean manufacturer.
Thus, the appeal is not upheld the decision of first instance court of the United States for the Northern district of California, where the case was sent for reconsideration. According to the report of the court of appeal in 2007 Apple introduced the iPhone, which used new technologies. To protect its rights, the company has applied for and received patents. Among these patents is unlock the screen from the movement of your finger — slide to unlock.
In addition, the lawsuit listed a patent on the detection data, such as phone numbers in the address book when you type similar numbers, as well as automatic correction of spelling on smartphones.
Apple argued in court that the company “have been irreparably harmed by violations of Samsung, receiving harm the reputation as an innovator, losing market share and noting the decline in sales”.
In may 2014, a jury in the U.S. ruled that Samsung must pay Apple $120 million, but denied the injunction last. In the opinion of the court of appeal, in this case, the jury has abused the right to act according to discretion.
It is noteworthy that during the proceedings, Samsung has supported a number of companies, including Google, HTC, LG Electronics and Rackspace Hosting. They argued that a victory for Apple will allow owners of patents “unfair use of its patent for competitive advantage”.
