Tomáš Podrabsky Do you remember the first time you heard about the Apple vs. Samsung case? It was a lawsuit over the design of the iPhone. Specifically, its rectangular shape with rounded corners and the placement of icons on a black background. But the word "went" is somewhat imprecise. The lawsuit, which has been going on since 2011, will receive another hearing and will probably drag on for 8 long years.
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In 2012, it seemed to be decided. Samsung was then found guilty of infringing three of Apple's design patents and the settlement was set at $1 billion. However, Samsung appealed and achieved a reduction of the amount to 339 million dollars. However, this still seemed to him to be too high a sum and he demanded a reduction in the Supreme Court. He agreed with Samsung, but refused to set a specific amount that Samsung should pay Apple and returned the process to the district court in California, where the whole process began. Lucy Koh, the judge of this court has hinted that a new trial should be opened in which the amount of compensation will be reviewed. "I would like to end it before I retire. I'd like it to finally be closed for all of us." said Lucy Koh, setting a new hearing for May 14, 2018, with an expected duration of five days.
Apple last commented on the case in December of last year, when it stated: In our case, it was always about Samsung carelessly copying our ideas and that was never disputed. We'll continue to protect the years of hard work that have made iPhone the world's most innovative and beloved product. We remain optimistic that the lower courts will once again send a strong signal that stealing is wrong.
