The US International Trade Commission on Tuesday granted Samsung’s request for an import ban on iPhones and iPads deemed to infringe one of the South Korean company’s standards-essential patents.
The ITC specifically granted a limited import ban and a cease-and-desist order for the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 3G and iPad 2 3G sold under US carrier AT&T, as they were found to violate a patent relating to 3G wireless technology and the ability to transmit multiple services simultaneously.
Reuters reported on Tuesday that the ITC sent its ban orders to President Barack Obama. He has 60 days to review them. If he does not veto the panel's decision, the orders will go into effect immediately. In a statement to All Things D, an Apple spokesperson said the company is disappointed by the decision and plans to appeal.
Reuters reported on Tuesday that the ITC sent its ban orders to President Barack Obama. He has 60 days to review them. If he does not veto the panel's decision, the orders will go into effect immediately. In a statement to All Things D, an Apple spokesperson said the company is disappointed by the decision and plans to appeal.
"Today’s decision has no impact on the availability of Apple products in the United States. Samsung is using a strategy which has been rejected by courts and regulators around the world," explained Apple. "They’ve admitted that it’s against the interests of consumers in Europe and elsewhere, yet here in the United States Samsung continues to try to block the sale of Apple products by using patents they agreed to license to anyone for a reasonable fee.”
Samsung also issued a statement to All Things D and stressed that the panel's determination confirms Apple’s history of "free-riding on Samsung’s technological innovations."
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