Apple Sues Samsung in Japan to Block Sales of Galaxy Devices

Apple has sued Samsung in Japan to block sales of its Galaxy devices in the country, reports Reuters.

Apple has filed a suit with the Tokyo District Court seeking the suspension of sales of Galaxy S and its sequel S II smartphones and the Galaxy Tab 7 in Japan, according to sources close to the matter. The first hearing was held on Wednesday, the source said.


Apple is seeking 100 million yen ($1.3 million) in damages, as well as the sales ban, says Kyodo. Earlier this week the company was successful in forcing Samsung to remove its Galaxy Tab 7.7 from the IFA trade show.