Apple Files For Preliminary Injunction Against Four Samsung Devices

Apple has filed for a preliminary injunction against the Samsung Infuse 4G, Galaxy S 4G, Droid Charge, and Galaxy Tab 10.1, according to FOSS Patents.

Shooting for a preliminary injunction is a bold gamble for Apple. If Apple's motion is granted, Samsung will be forced within a matter of a few months -- possibly less than two months -- to take it flagship Android-based products from the U.S. market. Just the possibility of this happening could lead Samsung to settle with Apple early on. But if Samsung doesn't cave and Apple's motion fails, Apple's position will look weak. I explained the implications of that potential outcome in a recent blog post (the link leads directly to that particular section). It's important to consider that a court grants a preliminary injunction only if there's a really strong and convincing case.

Apple first sued Samsung for copying its iPhone and iPad in April.


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