Apple : Apple ordered to pay Samsung costs over 'false' web statement

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Apple ordered to pay Samsung costs over 'false' web statement Posted: The High Court has ruled that Apple must cover Samsung's legal costs following the row over a statement published on its website. The court had previously ruled that Samsung's Galaxy Tab range did not copy the iPad and instructed Apple to post a notice on its official website admitting as much. Apple's initial post was hidden away and made reference to favourable rulings in other countries. Apple was soon ordered to amend the statement, which it did, but that wasn't enough for the court, which says the initial statement was "calculated to cause huge confusion" among readers. False innuendo "The false innuendo is that the UK court came to a different conclusion about copying," the ruling stated, "which is not true for the UK court did not form any view about copying. There is a further false innuendo that the UK court's decision is at odds with decisions in other countries whereas that is simply not true." The High Court said it was asking Apple to pay Samsung's legal fees to express its disapproval at the company's conduct, during this incident. The ruling read: "As to the costs (lawyers' fees) to be awarded against Apple, we concluded that they should be on an indemnity basis. Such a basis (which is higher than the normal, "standard" basis) can be awarded as a mark of the court's disapproval of a party's conduct, particularly in relation to its respect for an order of the court. Apple's conduct warranted such an order." So, as Apple closes the door on one patent squabble with a smartphone rival, another one rumbles on.

Apple and HTC settle disputes with 10-year licensing agreement Posted: HTC and Apple have resolved to shake hands on their global legal disputes and agree to a wide-ranging patent licensing deal. In a surprise announcement, the warring smartphone giants issued a join press release confirming that all current lawsuits would be dropped under the ten year accord. The agreement, the companies said, would cover current and future patents held by both companies. HTC CEO Peter Chou said: "HTC is pleased to have resolved its dispute with Apple, so HTC can focus on innovation instead of litigation." His counterpart in Cupertino, Apple CEO Tim Cook added: "We are glad to have reached a settlement with HTC. We will continue to stay laser focused on product innovation." New dawn rising? The announcement comes just a couple of months after HTC said no settlement with Apple was in sight. The end of legal proceedings between Apple and HTC could herald a new dawn of co-operation between tech companies when it comes to intellectual property. The headlines in 2012 has been largely dominated by the bloody patent wars, so an end to the courtroom drama would surely be welcomed by everyone. Except the lawyers, obviously. The terms of the settlement will remain private but a HTC representative told The Verge that he doesn't expect the deal to negatively affect the company's bottom line.

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