October 11, 2024
U.K. Judge Rules Galaxy Tab Does Not Infringe on iPad Design, 'Are Not As Cool'

U.K. Judge Rules Galaxy Tab Does Not Infringe on iPad Design, 'Are Not As Cool'

Posted July 9, 2012 at 2:13pm by iClarified
A U.K. judge has ruled that the Samsung Galaxy Tab does not infringe on Apple's design rights for the iPad stating that 'They are not as cool', reports Bloomberg.

Judge Colin Birss said consumers weren't likely to get the two tablet computers mixed up. The Galaxy tablets "do not have the same understated and extreme simplicity which is possessed by the Apple design," Birss said. "They are not as cool."

Samsung responded to the ruling saying, "Should Apple continue to make excessive legal claims in other countries based on such generic designs, innovation in the industry could be harmed and consumer choice unduly limited."


Apple has 21 days to appeal the decision.

Read More


U.K. Judge Rules Galaxy Tab Does Not Infringe on iPad Design, 'Are Not As Cool'
Add Comment
Would you like to be notified when someone replies or adds a new comment?
Yes (All Threads)
Yes (This Thread Only)
No
iClarified Icon
Notifications
Would you like to be notified when we post a new Apple news article or tutorial?
Yes
No
Comments (1)
You must login or register to add a comment...
Joe Cole
Joe Cole - July 9, 2012 at 3:20pm
"They are not as cool.". I agree. Finally, a judge that speaks layman.
Recent. Read the latest Apple News.
RECENT
Tutorials. Help is here.
TUTORIALS
Where to Download macOS Ventura
Where to Download iPod touch Firmware Files From
AppleTV Firmware Download Locations
Where To Download iPad Firmware Files From
Where To Download iPhone Firmware Files From
Deals. Save on Apple devices and accessories.
DEALS