Apple Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Samsung Galaxy Tab in Australia

Apple has won a preliminary injunction against the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia preventing its sale during the holiday season, reports the Sydney Morning Herald.

Justice Annabelle Bennett today said Apple had a prima facie case that Samsung had infringed two of its patents relating to touch screens and the gestures that control them.

"From April 15 when proceedings commenced in the US, Samsung proceeded with its eyes wide open." "The balance of convenience was almost even ... there were several factors that favoured Apple."


Samsung made the following statement...

"Samsung will continue its legal proceeding against Apple's claim in order to ensure our innovative products remain available to consumers

"This is a part of our ongoing legal proceeding against Apple's claim. Samsung is also confident it can prove Apple's violation of Samsung's wireless technology patents through a cross-claim filed on September 16, 2011 with the Federal Court of Australia, New South Wales.

"Our wireless standard patents are essential for mobile business. We will continue to legally assert our intellectual property rights against those who violate Samsung's patents and free ride on our technology."


Read More