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7 years, 5 patents, 1 case: 12 things to know about how Samsung 'copied' Apple's design
US District Court
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The two companies have been in court since 2011
The latest verdict is the new twist in a legal battle that started in the year 2011. The award appeared to be a bit of a victory for Apple, which had argued in court that design was essential to the iPhone.
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Apple told the court that iPhone was a 'bet-the-company' project
Apple argued in court that the iPhone was a 'bet-the-company' project at Apple and that design is as much the "article of manufacture" as the device itself.
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'Copied' design features: Shape of iPhone's screen with rounded edges, bezel and rows of colorful icons displayed
The three design patents in the case apply to the shape of the iPhone's black screen with rounded edges and a bezel, and the rows of colorful icons displayed. Samsung no longer sells the smartphone models at issue in the case.
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Copied utility functions: 'Bounce-back' and 'tap-to-zoom'
Two utility patents also involved apply to 'bounce-back' and 'tap-to-zoom' functions. Jurors have imposed an additional $5 million in damages for a pair of patented functions.
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Apple had sought $1 billion
Apple had argued that it was owed more than $1 billon while Samsung contended that it owes only $28 million. So, the revised damages figure represents a victory for Apple.
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Samsung said it owed $28 million to Apple
The $28 million figure sought by Samsung would have involved treating the design features as components.
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Apple: Samsung wouldn't have become the world's top smartphone brand if it hadn't ripped its design
Apple claims that Samsung wouldn't have become the world's top smartphone brand if it had not ripped off the technology powering iPhone and developed a similar line of devices running on Google's Android operating system.
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Previous rulings too had determined that Samsung infringed on Apple's patents
Previous rulings had already determined that Samsung infringed on some of Apple's patents, but the amount of damages owed has been hanging in legal limbo. Another jury during 2012 trial had determined Samsung should pay Apple $1.05 billion, but US District Judge Lucy Koh reduced that amount to $548 million. Samsung has previously paid Apple $399 million to compensate for patent infringement. If the latest verdict is upheld on appeal, Samsung will have to make an additional payment of nearly $140 million.
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Apple expresses gratitude to the jury
Apple expressed gratitude to the jury for agreeing "that Samsung should pay for copying our products." The company said in a statement, "This case has always been about more than money." It further added, "Apple ignited the smartphone revolution with iPhone and it is a fact that Samsung blatantly copied our design."
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Apple says the case is not about money but a bigger principle at stake
Apple has long maintained that fight with Samsung is not about money, but that there’s a bigger principle at stake. Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly told the jury in 2012 that the lawsuit was about values, and that the company “chose legal action very reluctantly and only after repeatedly asking Samsung to stop copying” its work.
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Samsung says fight isn't over
In a statement, Samsung said, "Today's decision flies in the face of a unanimous Supreme Court ruling in favor of Samsung on the scope of design patent damages. We will consider all options to obtain an outcome that does not hinder creativity and fair competition for all companies and consumers," Samsung said.
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