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Apple Sues Samsung in Japan to Block Sales of Galaxy Devices

Posted September 8, 2011 at 3:53pm by iClarified · 5420 views
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.

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