Samsung withdraws all cases against Apple in Europe

Samsung heed the requests of Judge Lucy Koh, who in August ordered the company to pay Apple $ 1 billion for the illegal copying of its technology and appealed to the litigants called for eventually a settlement agreement. Korean manufacturer has issued a statement that he was withdrawing all claims against Apple in Europe, which deals with disputes between the two companies.

Apple made a truce with the purpose of protecting the interests of users, according to Samsung. "We believe that it is better to compete in the market, not in court," - said representatives of the Korean side. Company to unilaterally withdraw lawsuits against Apple in Germany, UK, France, Italy and the Netherlands. In this case, the vendor will continue the trial to get damages in intellectual property disputes.

However, Samsung continues to believe that the size of Apple billion compensation should be reduced by a few hundred million dollars, and in August the jury used the wrong legal standard when determining its size. The company can appeal, which will delay the court decision and delay the proceedings for years. Apple, in turn, is going to get $ 535 million more, as the court has decided that Samsung violated its patents deliberately.

Koreans issued a statement shortly after the court denied Apple, demanded a complete ban on the U.S. sale 26 smartphones and tablets first. It is obvious that while reconciliation applies only in Europe, the U.S. and Asia, the fight is still going on.