But it sure violates the hell out of the "Rectangular object with rounded edges patent"
Can't believe the court is letting motorolla get away with that. It is OBVIOUSLY a rectangle with rounded edges. The Judge must be blind.
ah... but the patent application for the rectangle had a hand with horribly distorted fingers, oh... and a man without legs. Unless John Merrick can be dug up and shown to be using the device Apple haven't got a leg to stand on (accidental pun intended)
edit _ I guess that also explains why the iTablets from 2007 that from a distance look like the ipads that would be released 3 years later were allowed to use the rectangle with rounded corners
Apple was awarded a patent for this amazing idea today. Imagine tapping "email" and a list of emails is presented that you can scroll thru. Or perhaps touch "Music" and a scrollable list of your music appears. Brilliant! Who would have imagined it. . .
Get back to me when courts in countries (by that I mean in America) rule on this as those countries (again, America) are the only ones that significantly impact Apple's bottom line.
Spoken like a true ignorant Yank...you have done your country proud.
Exactly. It's really amazing that the trolls don't get it.
Put the Tab next to the original iPad. While there are differences, it was a close enough copy that even Samsung's attorneys couldn't tell the difference.
Now, put the Galaxy SIII next to the iPhone 4S. There's no way that their appearance can be confused.
THAT is what Apple wants to accomplish. They want to eliminate confusion and stop competitors from making near exact copies. In addition to the example above, a number of competitors have started removing Apple's patented technologies from their products. Protecting their look and feel is FAR more valuable than the cost of litigation.
It's black and rounded like an iPad, but that's that. Different material, different quality, no one would mistake it for an iPad. It's not like those Samsung devices that, worst of all, even mimik the software.
Screw those other "countries" and their small eyed, flat nosed, funny looking people. Bunch of spooks and coons as far as I can see.
USA USA USA!!!
The USA is not what it used to be. BTW these comments are on the ruling, apple and motorola, and not countries. Know the worlds largest exporter? China. Germany was Nr. 2 but the US just overtook it slightly. And the US has recently lost much of its power in world politics. If developments continue the way they are, by 2020 the US'll be on place 5. Information from a study made by the Bertelsmann foundation. Most powerful country in the EU? Germany. Largest Economy in the EU? Germany. Where do you get fuel? Shell? BP? Netherlands and the UK. Most powerful person in the EU? Angela Merkel. Thats from Forbes. I find the US to be a nice country, but i don't like people that think its the worlds only country and the rest just... what? small holiday Islands? Stop being racist.
It's black and rounded like an iPad, but that's that. Different material, different quality, no one would mistake it for an iPad. It's not like those Samsung devices that, worst of all, even mimik the software.
I agree. The Tab was an obvious copy - and the courts seem to be accepting that. Xoom doesn't really look much like the iPad - which confirms that the patents are not all about shape.
At worst, this decision will help to create some standards for how design patents are to be interpreted.
Internet forums give a weird impression of people at times.
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I agree. The Tab was an obvious copy - and the courts seem to be accepting that. Xoom doesn't really look much like the iPad - which confirms that the patents are not all about shape.
At worst, this decision will help to create some standards for how design patents are to be interpreted.
This was not the general sentiment when the case was initially filed. It was more of the "how dare they" rhetoric with the Xoom just like any other thing.
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Originally Posted by sleepy3
But it sure violates the hell out of the "Rectangular object with rounded edges patent"
Can't believe the court is letting motorolla get away with that. It is OBVIOUSLY a rectangle with rounded edges. The Judge must be blind.
ah... but the patent application for the rectangle had a hand with horribly distorted fingers, oh... and a man without legs. Unless John Merrick can be dug up and shown to be using the device Apple haven't got a leg to stand on (accidental pun intended)
edit _ I guess that also explains why the iTablets from 2007 that from a distance look like the ipads that would be released 3 years later were allowed to use the rectangle with rounded corners
Smart. Looks like Apple's playing the game right.
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Germany, Yawn.
Get back to me when courts in countries (by that I mean in America) rule on this as those countries (again, America) are the only ones that significantly impact Apple's bottom line.
Spoken like a true ignorant Yank...you have done your country proud.
The COSTS amount to peanuts. And all this litigation sends a clear message to competitors and would-be infringers:
http://forums.appleinsider.com/t/151177/ultrabook-makers-fear-design-patent-lawsuits-from-apple-report
Exactly. It's really amazing that the trolls don't get it.
Put the Tab next to the original iPad. While there are differences, it was a close enough copy that even Samsung's attorneys couldn't tell the difference.
Now, put the Galaxy SIII next to the iPhone 4S. There's no way that their appearance can be confused.
THAT is what Apple wants to accomplish. They want to eliminate confusion and stop competitors from making near exact copies. In addition to the example above, a number of competitors have started removing Apple's patented technologies from their products. Protecting their look and feel is FAR more valuable than the cost of litigation.
It's black and rounded like an iPad, but that's that. Different material, different quality, no one would mistake it for an iPad. It's not like those Samsung devices that, worst of all, even mimik the software.
I agree. The Tab was an obvious copy - and the courts seem to be accepting that. Xoom doesn't really look much like the iPad - which confirms that the patents are not all about shape.
At worst, this decision will help to create some standards for how design patents are to be interpreted.
While it has nothing to do with the article the following clip definitely relates to your comments:
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Originally Posted by dasanman69
Nice imitation of Apple ][
Internet forums give a weird impression of people at times.
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Originally Posted by jragosta
I agree. The Tab was an obvious copy - and the courts seem to be accepting that. Xoom doesn't really look much like the iPad - which confirms that the patents are not all about shape.
At worst, this decision will help to create some standards for how design patents are to be interpreted.
This was not the general sentiment when the case was initially filed. It was more of the "how dare they" rhetoric with the Xoom just like any other thing.