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Apple-Samsung jury really wanted to go sailing this weekend

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I was really looking forward to at least another week.

I was hoping to be able to digest all the nuances, potential results, pitfalls and expert predictions.

I tell you who wasn't looking forward to that: the jury at the Apple/Samsung trial.

These 9 fine members of humanity must have peered through the window and thought: "Oh, look. We're in Northern California. It's sunny outside. A perfect weekend for sailing."

The just-announced verdict showed that this magnificent nine, some of whom have worked in tech, … Read more

Apple's $1,049,343,540 victory: Google, don't tread on me

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Samsung Electronics isn't the only one stinging from today's overwhelming defeat at the hands of Apple; this is a massive blow to Google and Android too.

A San Jose, Calif., district court jury today awarded Apple $1.05 billion in damages after it found Samsung had willfully copied the various design cues of the iPhone and iPad. In doing so, it just laid a smack-down on the entire Android community.

While the monetary damages are significant, they pale in comparison to the precedent set by this jury that Apple'… Read more

Samsung: Verdict is 'loss for American consumer'

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Samsung is probably still reeling over a jury's decision to award Apple more than $1 billion in damages over infringed patents, but it says the real loser today is the public.

The South Korean company said in a statement that the verdict means less innovation from manufacturers -- something that should make consumers fearful:

"Today's verdict should not be viewed as a win for Apple, but as a loss for the American consumer. It will lead to fewer choices, less innovation, and potentially higher prices. It is unfortunate … Read more

Apple wins big in Samsung patent battle: Did you call it? (poll)

The Super Bowl of patent litigation battles is finally over, sports fans, and the victory goes to Apple over Samsung this time around.

That's right, put another one in the win column for the Cupertino crusher -- the details are unrolling right now on CNET's Live Blog, but it looks as though the jury has found that Samsung infringed on some of Apple's patents and diluted the iPhone's trade dress, for starters.

Translation: Apple has won on almost all patent claims read so far, and the Korean company is being ordered to pay up billions in damages.… Read more

Jury awards Apple more than $1B, finds Samsung infringed

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Corrected at 6:35 p.m. PT

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- It wasn't even close.

After 21 hours of deliberation, a nine-person jury has sided with Apple on a majority of its patent infringement claims against Samsung Electronics. The jury also awarded Apple more than $1 billion in damages.

Apple had originally sought $2.75 billion in damages, and though it wasn't unanimous on all counts, the verdict was overwhelmingly in Apple's favor. Samsung, which asked for $421 million in its countersuit, did not receive a nickel. (Refer … Read more

How qualified is the Apple-Samsung jury? We found out

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The nine-person jury in the Apple v. Samsung case decided one of the tech sector's most significant patent cases -- and only one member has any experience with patents.

The verdict in the case could go a long way toward shaping the future of the smartphone and tablet markets, and of the nine jurors, only four own a smartphone. Three own tablets.

Still, the jury, which has now reached a verdict (our live blog is here), wasn't necessarily made up of tech novices either. Four of them have worked … Read more

Breaking: Verdict in Apple-Samsung trial imminent

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- A decision in the multi-billion dollar trial between Apple and Samsung has been reached, and will be announced shortly.

Join our live blog as the verdict is read.

Hanging in the balance are possible sales bans on phones and tablets on both sides, as well as a damages tally that ranges from millions to billions of dollars depending on how the jury comes down.

The nine-person group heard the closing arguments from both sides on Tuesday. Apple used its time to once again paint Samsung as a copycat that threatened to undo innovation, while Samsung depicted … Read more

Apple v. Samsung: What's the worst that could happen?

commentary With the trial between Apple and Samsung inching toward a resolution, it's a good time to break out the crystal ball and look at the potential ramifications of the case.

Every indication suggests that the verdict won't be a clean one. There will likely be damages on both sides, and it's still unclear whether there will be clear victor. In addition, the option to appeal could drag this case on for several more years. A separate appeals case between the two regarding software elements of Android and a potential ban on the Galaxy Nexus is set to start in 2014. … Read more

Clock ticks down on a verdict in Apple v. Samsung

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- After sitting through more than three weeks of complicated and quite often technical testimony, the nine individuals in the celebrated patent infringement dispute pitting Apple against Samsung, now have to pick a victor.

Jurors began deliberating on Wednesday, but barring a surprise, may take some time to reach a decision.

Legal experts caution that unless you're actually in the room watching the process unfold, this is the messiest part of any trial -- almost comparable to trying to get a group of friends to decide on pizza toppings -- and thus and hardest to handicap. … Read more