Samsung and LG both withdraw injunction requests, decide to talk

posted by Alan F. / Feb 19, 2013, 11:31 PM

Samsung and LG both withdraw injunction requests, decide to talk

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Perhaps it is because they both are based in South Korea. Or perhaps it is just that both Samsung and LG are like the rest of us and are sick and tired of hearing about legal issues in the industry. But the news is that both Samsung and LG have dropped requests with the Seoul Central District Court of Korea for preliminary injunctions. The issue revolves around a claim made by Samsung that LG stole some of its technology related to the production of OLED screens. Samsung filed for a preliminary injunction as did LG. The latter sought a sales ban on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1.

But Samsung decided to withdraw its filing as did LG as both firms decided to try to reach an amicable resolution. If only other companies would follow this lead, perhaps the world would be a nicer place to live in. Right, Apple?

"LG Display seeks to stop the consuming dispute with Samsung and to continue its promotion of fair competition. Based on the firm belief that a patent should be fairly assessed as a product of innovation, LG Display seeks an alternative solution through an amicable negotiation with Samsung to clarify the respective rights and duties of each party and analyze the proper value of the patents"-LG

source: LG via Engadget

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13 Comments

1. rusticguy

Posts: 2828; Member since: Aug 11, 2012

if in same country, sometimes (or manytimes) political clout also works. This looks to be the case here.

posted on Feb 19, 2013, 11:32 PM 0

9. imsickwithsmartphone

Posts: 153; Member since: Jan 28, 2013

both these company should combine their techonology to produce SUPERIOR SMARTPHONE!!

posted on Feb 20, 2013, 1:54 AM 5

2. redmd

Posts: 1872; Member since: Oct 26, 2011

Good for them. Now make beast phones, push the tech further.

posted on Feb 19, 2013, 11:34 PM 6

3. Berzerk000

Posts: 4275; Member since: Jun 26, 2011

This is how adults handle things; talking, not fighting. The issue gets resolved faster and technology advancements can resume, otherwise resources and time are being wasted on pointless fighting that only makes the consumer end up the loser.

posted on Feb 20, 2013, 12:00 AM 4

4. BadAssAbe

Posts: 506; Member since: Apr 22, 2011

Good Job talking it out, now make the next best phone. Heres a checklist to get yall started Top of the specs SD card Top of the Cameras Top of the line screen (Lcd or amoled) Big battery Small bezel (with or without physical buttons) Glass, Plastic, or aluminum Waterproof and dust proof IR blaster Notification light Front facing Speakers Nexus updates Wireless charging, LTE, NFC, FM radio, miracast,