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Samsung’s lawyers demand to see the iPhone 5 and iPad 3

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Re: Samsung’s lawyers demand to see the iPhone 5 and iPad 3

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Post by maeon3 »

So Samsung is suing Apple to give them the schematics on their top secret hardware so that Apple won't sue Samsung later for copying their top secret hardware?

That's actually pretty funny. A win/win for Samsung.

So Apple will probably refuse, then Samsung has an arrow to fire at Apple if they claim Samsung copied their hardware.

Some of the lawyers from Samsung have been reading a little too deeply into sun tzu's art of war and Robert Green's 48 laws of power.

Re: Samsung’s lawyers demand to see the iPhone 5 and iPad 3

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Post by patrickaljord »

maeon3 wrote: post #3

So Samsung is suing Apple to give them the schematics on their top secret hardware so that Apple won't sue Samsung later for copying their top secret hardware? That's actually pretty funny. A win/win for Samsung. So Apple will probably refuse, then Samsung has an arrow to fire at Apple if they claim Samsung copied their hardware. Some of the lawyers from Samsung have been reading a little too deeply into sun tzu's ar…

Apple did force Samsung to give secret future hardware plan so it would only be fair for Apple to do the same http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2385861,00.asp

Re: Samsung’s lawyers demand to see the iPhone 5 and iPad 3

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Post by [deleted] »

maeon3 wrote: post #3

So Samsung is suing Apple to give them the schematics on their top secret hardware so that Apple won't sue Samsung later for copying their top secret hardware? That's actually pretty funny. A win/win for Samsung. So Apple will probably refuse, then Samsung has an arrow to fire at Apple if they claim Samsung copied their hardware. Some of the lawyers from Samsung have been reading a little too deeply into sun tzu's ar…

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Re: Samsung’s lawyers demand to see the iPhone 5 and iPad 3

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Post by chicagobob »

patrickaljord wrote: post #4
maeon3 wrote: post #3

So Samsung is suing Apple to give them the schematics on their top secret hardware so that Apple won't sue Samsung later for copying their top secret hardware? That's actually pretty funny. A win/win for Samsung. So Apple will probably refuse, then Samsung has an arrow to fire at Apple if they claim Samsung copied their hardware. Some of the lawyers from Samsung have been reading a little too deeply into sun tzu's ar…

Apple did force Samsung to give secret future hardware plan so it would only be fair for Apple to do the same http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2385861,00.asp

Read the article.

The only items that Apple is asking for is pre-production versions of previously announced products that have pre-production versions that have already been distributed to journalists, etc.

Big difference to asking for unannounced and unreleased products.

Samsung's lawyers have some mighty big balls to make that kind of a gamble. Frankly, I think it has less than no chance of the Judge granting it.

Re: Samsung’s lawyers demand to see the iPhone 5 and iPad 3

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Post by DaveMebs »

chicagobob wrote: post #6
patrickaljord wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Apple did force Samsung to give secret future hardware plan so it would only be fair for Apple to do the same http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2385861,00.asp

Read the article. The only items that Apple is asking for is pre-production versions of previously announced products that have pre-production versions that have already been distributed to journalists, etc. Big difference to asking for unannounced and unreleased products. Samsung's lawyers have some mighty big balls to make that kind of a gamble. Frankly, I think it has less than no chance of the Judge granting it.

Why is it a gamble? Worst case scenario Samsung is told no and they are right where they are today. It's not like lawyer fees matter in this kind of case. Both companies make enough money and have enough at stake to not worry about the cost. This seems like a low risk move with potentially large upsides. (Obligatory: IANAL)

Re: Samsung’s lawyers demand to see the iPhone 5 and iPad 3

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Post by podperson »

tikna wrote: post #8

Impressed by Samsung's reply. As per my opinion, its completely fair to ask for. I felt however, this post is bit biased towards apple.

True, after all look at all the incredibly original products Samsung has released that other companies have slavishly copied.

Re: Samsung’s lawyers demand to see the iPhone 5 and iPad 3

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Post by headShrinker »

My brother's first reaction when he saw my galaxy S was 'Wow, they don't even pretend they don't copy Apple anymore.' The phone has an uncanny similar look to the iPhone 3G. I think Apple had a legitimate case and don't understand all the Samsung love here. Apple wanting to see samsung's upcoming model to see if they are again copying, so they can get a jump on the lawsuit? I say 'fair'. Samsung copied the shit out of that phone design, and much of the OS skin. Uncanny resemblance. Samsung, wanting to see Apple's upcoming products? "On what grounds?"
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