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Samsung and LG both withdraw injunction requests, decide to talk

Samsung and LG both withdraw injunction requests, decide to talk

Posted: 19 Feb 2013, 22:31, by Alan F.

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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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posted on 19 Feb 2013, 23:32

1. rusticguy (Posts: 2828; Member since: 11 Aug 2012)

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

posted on 20 Feb 2013, 01:54 5

9. imsickwithsmartphone (Posts: 153; Member since: 28 Jan 2013)

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

posted on 19 Feb 2013, 23:34 6

2. redmd (Posts: 1367; Member since: 26 Oct 2011)

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

posted on 20 Feb 2013, 00:00 4

3. Berzerk000 (Posts: 4275; Member since: 26 Jun 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 20 Feb 2013, 00:33

4. BadAssAbe (Posts: 465; Member since: 22 Apr 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,

posted on 20 Feb 2013, 01:25 6

5. joey_sfb (Posts: 6608; Member since: 29 Mar 2012)

Two cry babies finally growth up!

posted on 20 Feb 2013, 01:33 8

7. nobelset (Posts: 270; Member since: 17 Oct 2012)

Hope your grammar skills grows as well.

posted on 20 Feb 2013, 01:40

8. gabe92 (Posts: 27; Member since: 25 Oct 2012)

hahaha

posted on 20 Feb 2013, 01:28 7

6. MartianMe (unregistered)

This is good news....brothers should love each other. Besides samsung should focus more on how to give apple hell. Peace?...NO PEACE!