Samsung to Take Depositions From Key iPhone Inventors

Samsung will be taking depositions of Apple's key iPhone inventors this month, according to Edible Apple. The site has obtained a motion by Samsung requesting an extension of the original November 1 deadline due to the unavailability of some of the witnesses.

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Mr. Satzger is a former Apple employee represented by separate counsel. He is unable to sit for deposition before November 1 because, during the month of October, his lawyer has a full deposition schedule in a separate class action matter.

Mr. Nishibori is unable to sit for deposition before November 1 because he currently is on a voluntary leave of absence from Apple.


Mr. Ive is unable to sit for deposition before November 1 for personal reasons.

Mr. Stringer is unable to sit for deposition before November 1 because of work and scheduling conflicts.
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If you don't know who these individuals are, Doug Satzger "managed and directed all creative aspect of color materials and finishes for product from the first iMac to the latest iPhone, iPods, iPad and MacBooks." Shin Nishibori and Christopher Stringer are industrial designers at Apple. Jonathan Ive is Senior Vice President of Industrial Design at Apple.

Apple and Samsung's U.S. litigation is on track for trial in July 2012.


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