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Apple Inc. is seeking a temporary injunction against sales of the Galaxy Tab in Australia ahead of a final hearing that could go on for months on the U.S. company's claim that aspects of Samsung's touch-screen technology infringe Apple's patents on its popular iPad tablet.
But after a day of testimony in Federal Court here, Justice Annabelle Bennett gave no firm date for when she would rule on the patent dispute that since early August has prevented Samsung from releasing its iPad challenger. "It's going to take me a little time, but I will do it as quickly as possible given the urgency for both parties," Justice Bennett said as she ended the hearing.
Apple and Samsung failed to agree on an out-of-court deal proposed last week by the Korean electronics maker.
The offer was "no more than a tactic to maximize the chances of Samsung launching what we would contend is an infringing product," Stephen Burley, Apple's attorney, told the judge.
The dispute is part of a wider global battle, including litigation in Europe and the U.S., in which two of the world's biggest technology companies are vying for a share in the $16 billion market for tablet computers. Apple has sold an estimated 500,000 iPads in Australia, according to a Credit Suisse report in June. The Cupertino, Calif., electronics company reported that second-quarter global iPad sales nearly tripled to 9.25 million units from 3.3 million a year earlier.
Tablets so far are a small portion of Samsung's business. The Korean company, the world's largest technology manufacturer by revenue, shipped about two million tablets in the first half, compared with 140 million cellphones.
Behind this battle lies a struggle between Apple and Google Inc., whose Android operating system is used in the Galaxy, and numerous smartphones, and threatens the market domination of Apple's products. Apple was hoping to reinforce that position with the expected introduction Tuesday of its new iPhone, marking the first major product release since Steve Jobs stepped down as chief executive in August. His successor, Tim Cook, was expected to unveil the new iPhone.
Samsung has played down reports in the Korean media that the company would retaliate against Apple by filing a patent-infringement claim against the new iPhone. Apple and Samsung have been embroiled in litigation globally since April when Apple filed a patent-infringement lawsuit against Samsung, claiming the company "slavishly" copied the iPad and iPhone.
But after a day of testimony in Federal Court here, Justice Annabelle Bennett gave no firm date for when she would rule on the patent dispute that since early August has prevented Samsung from releasing its iPad challenger. "It's going to take me a little time, but I will do it as quickly as possible given the urgency for both parties," Justice Bennett said as she ended the hearing.
Apple and Samsung failed to agree on an out-of-court deal proposed last week by the Korean electronics maker.
Apple's iPad tablet, left, and Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet, right and an
The dispute is part of a wider global battle, including litigation in Europe and the U.S., in which two of the world's biggest technology companies are vying for a share in the $16 billion market for tablet computers. Apple has sold an estimated 500,000 iPads in Australia, according to a Credit Suisse report in June. The Cupertino, Calif., electronics company reported that second-quarter global iPad sales nearly tripled to 9.25 million units from 3.3 million a year earlier.
Tablets so far are a small portion of Samsung's business. The Korean company, the world's largest technology manufacturer by revenue, shipped about two million tablets in the first half, compared with 140 million cellphones.
Asia Today: Apple's new iPhone 4S failed to impress analysts, but it could mean opportunity for Apple's competitors in Asia. Meanwhile in Australia, the battle over patents between Samsung and Apple continues.
Samsung has played down reports in the Korean media that the company would retaliate against Apple by filing a patent-infringement claim against the new iPhone. Apple and Samsung have been embroiled in litigation globally since April when Apple filed a patent-infringement lawsuit against Samsung, claiming the company "slavishly" copied the iPad and iPhone.
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