Apple publishes rejigged version of old statement.
Judges in the UK's court of appeals yesterday demanded that Apple take down the statement it had posted to its website regarding its lawsuit against Samsung. Apple was reprimanded over the wording of the statement and ordered to change it. Judge Robin Jacob described the statement as a plain breach of the order. Cupertino was told to remove the statement from its website and post a new one within 48 hours.
The company has gotten step one out of the way -- last week's statement is no longer appearing on Apple's UK website -- but it hasn't yet posted the new statement. When it does, it will have to appear on the Apple UK homepage in at least 11-point font. So what will it say? Well, if an advertisement published in British newspapers is anything to go by, it will look a little bit something like this:
On 9th July 2012 the High Court of Justice of England and Wales ruled that Samsung Electronic (UK) Limited’s Galaxy Tablet Computer, namely the Galaxy Tab 10.1, Tab 8.9 and Tab 7.7 do notinfringe Apple’s registered design No. 0000181607-0001. A copy of the full judgment of the Highcourt is available on the following link www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Patents/2012/1882.html. That Judgment has effect throughout the European Union and was upheld by the Court of Appeal on 18 October 2012. A copy of the Court of Appeal’s judgment is available on the following link www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2012/1339.html. There is no injunction in respect of the registered design in force anywhere in Europe.
The above appeared as a plain text ad in Friday's Guardian and was spotted by Tim Acheson. As you may have noticed, Apple has removed the paragraphs about courts outside of the United Kingdom finding Samsung guilty. The company has also removed details of the UK lawsuit, including quotes from the judge that the Galaxy Tab wasn't cool. Check out the picture of the ad, as posted by Tim Acheson on Twitter:
It's not yet clear if Apple will post the same statement on its homepage, but it seems likely. Keep an eye out for it. It will be on the Apple UK homepage until December 14.
"On July 14th, 2012, While currently located along coastline at Pismo Beach, California, The force of gravity was used erroneously to draw Sarah Carter into a large body of chemical H20."
Well, I guess they just said it had to be "an apology" not a good apology, or one that makes sense.
before it was "uk court said samsung is innocent, but the judge said were cooler and UK court is apparently blind (apart from seeing ipad is cool) that they didnt see infringement where other courts found samsung guilty".
uk court: "hey asshats, we said WRITE AN APOLOGY. you have a day!"
"but... but... we cant do that in 1 day, WE NEED 2 WEEKS TO REMOVE 3 PARAGRAPHS"
uk court: "..."
damn right that was insulting as hell to use judges quote as an ad on an "apology" and comparing the ruling to other courts.
"On July 14th, 2012, While currently located along coastline at Pismo Beach, California, The force of gravity was used erroneously to draw Sarah Carter into a large body of chemical H20."
Well, I guess they just said it had to be "an apology" not a good apology, or one that makes sense.
before it was "uk court said samsung is innocent, but the judge said were cooler and UK court is apparently blind (apart from seeing ipad is cool) that they didnt see infringement where other courts found samsung guilty".
uk court: "hey asshats, we said WRITE AN APOLOGY. you have a day!"
"but... but... we cant do that in 1 day, WE NEED 2 WEEKS TO REMOVE 3 PARAGRAPHS"
uk court: "..."
damn right that was insulting as hell to use judges quote as an ad on an "apology" and comparing the ruling to other courts.
For all those Apple lovers and haters how about a little something like this?
http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_lose_iphone_name_in_mexico_revise_legal_statement_in_uk-news-5037.php
I'd be interested to know if that is the same in the UK or not.
http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_lose_iphone_name_in_mexico_revise_legal_statement_in_uk-news-5037.php
Very childish stuff. Where was Apple when HP had the IPAQ ?
IPAQ .......... IPAD...... come on HP wake up
My favorite kind of news
Another EPIC FAILED by Apple losers
Now that you mention it...this doesn't look like it's been posted by Apple, I don't see anything from or by Apple anywhere on the newspaper...
Don't think this is legit.
apple is going down. I can't believe a real grown up wrote the previous notice they had on their website. Really ? coming from a company that claims multi million status ? Very self indulgent if you ask.
Its like asking other car manufacturers not to use the round steering wheel ?
apple users know nothing. I've asked a couple of people why they use the iphone.
Answer: The screen broke so I bought it for cheap. Well fix it, nah too expensive. Weird !
Very LAME in my opinion !
1. There are more high-quality apps for Apple tablets (is it easier to develop for iOS?)
2. IOS, in general, seems to be more intuitive than Android.
When my 84 yr-old step-dad asked me yesterday which smartphone to get I felt better recommending an iPhone than my beloved SGS3. For reading his email, face-timing his grandson, and browsing the web occasionally I think that's a solution that will be easier for him to learn.
Samsung / Apple UK judgment
On 9 July 2012 the High Court of Justice of England and Wales ruled that Samsung Electronic (UK) Limited’s Galaxy Tablet Computers, namely the Galaxy Tab 10.1, Tab 8.9 and Tab 7.7 do not infringe Apple’s Community registered design No. 0000181607-0001. A copy of the full judgment of
the High Court is available from www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Patents/2012/1882.html.
That Judgment has effect throughout the European Union and was upheld by the Court of Appeal of England and Wales on 18 October 2012. A copy of the Court of Appeal’s judgment is available from www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2012/1339.html. There is no injunction in respect of the Community registered design in force anywhere in Europe.
Also a larger description on the homepage.