The lawsuit Apple vs. Samsung, some of the largest technology companies in the world, is under way in San Jose, California, and on the first day unpublished information was unveiled. Lawyers for the two companies, Apple and Samsung, have begun to hear witnesses in the most important process taking place in the world of technology in the USA. Lawyer representing Apple initiated the case by presenting images of the 2006 Samsung models and comparing them with the 2010 models, which were produced after the iPhone launch. He pointed out the similarities and noted that it is easier to copy than to innovate.
Apple designer, Christopher Stringer, was the first witness of the American company, and during his testimony there were presented 40 prototypes of mobile phones and tablets iPad rejected by Apple heads. Some phones designed by the Apple team have more in common with Sony products, such as the “Apple Proto 87”. Stringer said that Apple has created hundreds of such models during the design process.
Samsung lawyers have prepared opening presentations for the jury of seven men and two women. Kevin Packingham, chief product officer at Samsung, said that the battle between Apple and Samsung is taking place for some rectangles. “Customers want rectangle mobile phones, and we strive to be able to offer them rectangular products. Some of our products are going to be designed in a rectangular shape, but I do not think this is an art or a science invented by us,” said Packingham.
The battle between Apple and Samsung began a year ago. Apple was first to sue Samsung in a court in San Jose, California. Apple says that Samsung had violated seven Apple patents and copied the iPhone and iPad products. Samsung responded the same way, accusing Apple of violating five patents. Two of them are related to 3G technology. Although Apple buy most components from Samsung, the two companies failed to reach an agreement, so it was a trial by jury to settle things. Apple sued for $2.5 billion. If Apple wins, Samsung products could be banned in several countries worldwide.
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