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Samsung Looks to Ban Sales of the iPhone 5

Posted September 19, 2011 at 3:10pm by iClarified · 9496 views
Samsung wants a complete ban on the sales of the iPhone 5 in Korea, reports The Korea Times.

"Just after the arrival of the iPhone 5 here, Samsung plans to take Apple to court here for its violation of Samsung's wireless technology related patents," said a senior executive from Samsung Electronics, asking not to be identified.

"For as long as Apple does not drop mobile telecommunications functions, it would be impossible for it to sell its i-branded products without using our patents. We will stick to a strong stance against Apple during the lingering legal fights."

Another executive told that site that Samsung is taking a stronger stance against Apple because "we are quite confident".

"If Samsung wins in Germany that will give us a big breakthrough and so will other envisioned efforts against such products as the iPhone 5."

Apple recently won a preliminary injunction against the Galaxy Tab in Germany; however, Samsung has appealed this to a higher court.

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