Katie Marsal
Though a jury suggested Samsung pay Apple just over $1 billion for patent infringement, the iPhone maker plans to ask a judge for three times that amount, according to a new report.
Citing "multiple legal sources," The Korea Times reported on Wednesday that Apple's legal representatives plan to ask U.S. Federal Judge Lucy Koh for $3 billion in damages from Samsung. When a jury determined in August that Samsung had infringed on Apple's patents, it recommended damages be paid to the tune of $1.05 billion.
A "reliable source" quoted in Wednesday's story said Apple will request from Koh that Samsung pay more than $3 billion. A hearing between the two companies is scheduled for Sept. 21.
"The decision means Apple wants to quickly address the harm that Samsung's infringing products are said to be causing," the source reportedly said. "As has been the case throughout this trial, Apple is pressing its full advantage over the jurors' decision."
Filing deadlines in the ongoing dispute between Apple and Samsung.
If Apple does in fact choose to ask for $3 billion in damages, it would be the largest ever payment sought in a technology patent dispute.
While Apple is apparently set to seek a record amount of money, Samsung is hoping it will be able to convince the judge to toss out the jury's ruling. The company has also vowed to appeal in court.
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it's a bad time to be an apple hater.
That is 30% of Samsung's total cash. It's gonna be a world of hurt
Feels like Apple trying to set the stage for an industry wide antitrust lawsuit. Playing with fire, IMHO
[quote name="Neo42" url="/t/152718/apple-to-seek-3-billion-in-damages-from-samsung-report#post_2192831"]Feels like Apple trying to set the stage for an industry wide antitrust lawsuit. Playing with fire, IMHO [/quote] Really? What antitrust issues are you imagining? Apple doesn't have a monopoly, but even if they did, enforcing your patents does not set you up for an antitrust suit (other than very rare circumstances that don't apply here).
[quote name="AppleInsider" url="/t/152718/apple-to-seek-3-billion-in-damages-from-samsung-report#post_2192819"]Though a jury suggested Samsung pay Apple just over $1 billion for patent infringement, the iPhone maker plans to ask a judge for three times that amount, according to a new report. Citing "multiple legal sources," The Korea Times reported on Wednesday that Apple's legal representatives plan to ask U.S. Federal Judge Lucy Koh for $3 billion in damages from Samsung. When a jury determined in August that Samsung had infringed on Apple's patents, it recommended damages be paid to the tune of $1.05 billion.[/quote] Well, duh. The jury found that Samsung willfully infringed on Apple's patents - and the testimony was quite clear in that respect. Since their actions were clearly willful, Apple would be foolish to not ask for treble damages. In fact, I suspect that they're asking for even more. For example, I fully expect Apple to ask for a Rule 50 determination on the Tab (if they haven't already done so). If successful, that would add the Tab to the infringing items list and would increase the amount of damages.