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This is exactly why Apple argued that this information did not need to be disclosed in court and was not relevant to the case, and also why Samsung argued that it did need to be disclosed, so that it could use that information to its advantage in future negotiations.

It would be a very serious breach for Samsung's legal counsel to disclose this information to anyone who did not need to know for the purposes of the court case, and equally egregious for anyone who did not need to know to have accepted such information. This is such a serious allegation, however, that I doubt that Apple would make it without having strong evidence to support its case (otherwise Apple could be accused of libel). This further tarnishes Samsung's reputation in my books, and makes me think that the company's corporate ethics are not consistent with my own beliefs and values, and in spite of being a big fan of Samsung TVs, I don't think I can continue to support the company with my business in the future (although I realize I have little control over whether they supply components for other companies' products that I may purchase).

My apologies to all the real lawyers out there for my layman's interpretation of the legal aspects of this issue.

Well that's your conjecture, now isn't it. Samsung might have wanted the deal notes specifically to point out how unfair Apple's "offer" was or how they were paying more for other patents. We don't know.

Like KDarling - I am curious as to whether these patents were FRAND or not.
 
Just take out Samsung for good.

And that would accomplish what? You realize they are a great supplier for Apple. Not to mention - the company is much like GE - consumer electronics is just one part of the company. So when you say "take out Samsung for good" - what exactly do you mean?
 
And that would accomplish what? You realize they are a great supplier for Apple. Not to mention - the company is much like GE - consumer electronics is just one part of the company. So when you say "take out Samsung for good" - what exactly do you mean?

Make them unable to operate.
Sure is, but if Apple is able make all those by them selfs, there would be no point of having them.
In fact Samsung creates way too much problems not just with Apple but various companies.
 
Make them unable to operate.
Sure is, but if Apple is able make all those by them selfs, there would be no point of having them.
In fact Samsung creates way too much problems not just with Apple but various companies.

Ok. thanks for clarifying... :rolleyes:
 
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