Earlier today Google made a statement saying the patients that were discussed in court between Samsung and Apple is not apart of the “core” Android operating system. Which Google should be happy about..
The search giant, however, suggested that many of today’s innovations are built upon technology that was built years ago.
“The court of appeals will review both infringement and the validity of the patent claims,” a Google spokesperson said. “Most of these don’t relate to the core Android operating system, and several are being re-examined by the US Patent Office. The mobile industry is moving fast and all players — including newcomers — are building upon ideas that have been around for decades. We work with our partners to give consumers innovative and affordable products, and we don’t want anything to limit that.”
Google’s statement comes several days after a jury awarded Apple $1.05 billion after it found Samsung guilty of infringing on several Cupertino-held patents. Given that Samsung’s lineup is largely devoted to Android-based devices, many wondered how the verdict would affect Android going forward.
At this point, the verdict only includes damages, but Apple plans to ask for product bans at a Sept. 20 follow-up hearing. In a Friday order, Judge Lucy Koh said Apple has until today to submit a one-page chart that identifies the products Cupertino wishes to ban in the U.S.
“Depending on the scope of Apple’s preliminary injunction request, the Court may continue the briefing and hearing schedule on Apple’s preliminary injunction motion,” Judge Koh wrote.
Apple already succeeded in getting the Galaxy Tab 10.1 banned in the U.S. ahead of trial. In a Sunday filing, however, Samsung argued that the Galaxy Tab 10.1 ban should be lifted since the jury found that Samsung did not infringe on Apple’s iPad design patent with the Galaxy Tab 10.1 – one of Samsung’s only victories in the case.
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