Apple Posts Notice to UK Site Acknowledging that Samsung Galaxy Tab Did Not Infringe on iPad Design Because "They are not as cool"

MacRumors · Oct 26, 2012, 02:49 AM

As instructed by a UK court, Apple has posted a small link in the footer of Apple.com/uk. The notice acknowledges the judgement that Samsung had not infringed on the iPad design with their Galaxy Tab. The text of the notice starts:

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On 9th July 2012 the High Court of Justice of England and Wales ruled that Samsung Electronic (UK) Limited's Galaxy Tablet Computer, namely the Galaxy Tab 10.1, Tab 8.9 and Tab 7.7 do not infringe Apple's registered design No. 0000181607-0001

But Apple's notice is somewhat playful and goes on to quote directly from the judgement where the Judge describes that Apple's design is "cool" and ultimately the Samsung design is simply not as cool. The Judge wrote:

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"The informed user's overall impression of each of the Samsung Galaxy Tablets is the following. From the front they belong to the family which includes the Apple design; but the Samsung products are very thin, almost insubstantial members of that family with unusual details on the back. They do not have the same understated and extreme simplicity which is possessed by the Apple design. They are not as cool."

Apple goes on to explain that the case was also tried in Germany and that in that court Samsung was found guilty. In the end, they write "So while the U.K. court did not find Samsung guilty of infringement, other courts have recognized that in the course of creating its Galaxy tablet, Samsung willfully copied Apple's far more popular iPad."

The link must remain on Apple UK website for a period of one month, and Apple is also required to run ads acknowledging the ruling.

Article Link: Apple Posts Notice to UK Site Acknowledging that Samsung Galaxy Tab Did Not Infringe on iPad Design Because "They are not as cool"

mogzieee · Oct 26, 2012, 02:52 AM

This is just such a joke.

gaximus · Oct 26, 2012, 02:53 AM

I like this, it's funny.

locust76 · Oct 26, 2012, 02:54 AM

Apple used this opportunity to market more iPads. Even though Samsung legally won, Apple has had the last laugh, most definitely.

ChazUK · Oct 26, 2012, 02:56 AM

Very well worded. Can't fault Apple for the way they've put this across.

andalusia · Oct 26, 2012, 02:56 AM

Hilarious. Someone at Apple had a sense of humour! Bet it wasn't Schiller.

kwags · Oct 26, 2012, 02:57 AM

Awesome Apple... Love it! :-)

marc11 · Oct 26, 2012, 02:58 AM

Honestly Apple sounds like a little kid saying "oh yeah, well my dad is cooler than your dad so there" Really, all they needed to do was put the footnote there, no one will read it, no one will care.

needfx · 03:11 AM

apple is not harmed by this, also, they 're getting a billion bucks from shamesung. that's 9 zeros.
moreover, the judge did not clarify that apple was prohibited of publishing the rulings of other courts.

edit
in the statement, there isn't even a logo of apple, a menu or something... you're stuck on that page and your only way out is your browser's navigation.

MH01 · Oct 26, 2012, 02:59 AM

Well that's for the judge to decide. Apple have to be careful not to push the boundaries of this "apology" could still get ugly for apple

macfacts · Oct 26, 2012, 03:00 AM

Just a wall of text, lamest ad ever.

Ntombi · Oct 26, 2012, 03:00 AM

It adheres to the letter of the ruling.

OtherJesus · Oct 26, 2012, 03:00 AM

I just took a massive samsung.

Oletros · Oct 26, 2012, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacRumors

Apple goes on to explain that the case was also tried in Germany and that in that court Samsung was found guilty. In the end, they write "So while the U.K. court did not find Samsung guilty of infringement, other courts have recognized that in the course of creating its Galaxy tablet, Samsung willfully copied Apple's far more popular iPad."

And this part is false, the German trial has not taken place and the injunction is a preliminary injunction.

Galaxy Tab 10.1 has not been found infringing any design patent anywhere in the world

OtherJesus · Oct 26, 2012, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pandamonia

$100 wiped off the share price in 1 week.

Who is laughing Apple?

Not your shareholers

Don't be mad because you don't have any.
Wall St. plays this game all the time.

Jessica Lares · Oct 26, 2012, 03:03 AM

Nice one.

charlieegan3 · Oct 26, 2012, 03:03 AM

I can't believe this ended up happening.

redking31591 · Oct 26, 2012, 03:04 AM

It's even set in Arial, this is hilarious

Sue De Nimes · Oct 26, 2012, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by needfx

apple is not harmed by this, also, they 're getting a billion bucks from shamesung. that's 9 zeros.

They won't get a billion from Samsung.

thasan · Oct 26, 2012, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pandamonia

$100 wiped off the share price in 1 week.

Who is laughing Apple?

Not your shareholers

I just ordered 40k worth. Even if it drops like crazy, I will get back a lot by next earnings announcement

So yea, I'm a shareholder and I AM laughing

monaarts · Oct 26, 2012, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pandamonia

$100 wiped off the share price in 1 week.

Who is laughing Apple?

Not your shareholers

I am thinking about buying about 75-80 shares of Apple if it drops down below $575 in the next week. I will be laughing then... well, after a couple months.

macs4nw · Oct 26, 2012, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by locust76

Apple used this opportunity to market more iPads. Even though Samsung legally won, Apple has had the last laugh, most definitely.

Yes, so far anyway. Wow, can't believe they're getting away with this. Wonder what judge BIRSS is thinking about all this. They haven't really done anything wrong, just stated the facts as they came in the judgement itself. Somehow I don't think this is what the judge had in mind.

rockosmodurnlif · Oct 26, 2012, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pandamonia

$100 wiped off the share price in 1 week.

Who is laughing Apple?

Not your shareholers

Couldn't stay that high forever.

monaarts · Oct 26, 2012, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockosmodurnlif

Couldn't stay that high forever.

No it couldn't... It will come down a little more and then go up higher than ever again. This will happen several times over the next few years. This has been going on for a while now.

mrxak · Oct 26, 2012, 03:10 AM

I love it. I can't wait to see the ads they have to run.

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