Where is the line between innovation and protecting intellectual property rights? One major issue with the patent system is that only very well funded organizations can sustain the type of legal teams to either fight or defend against patent infringement on an international scale. Isn’t it time for a different system?
SYDNEY — Samsung Electronics Co. is closer to selling its new Galaxy tablet computer in Australia after a court on Wednesday overturned a ruling that sided with Apple’s allegations Samsung had copied its iPad and iPhone.
The Federal Court’s decision is a victory for Samsung in its bitter, international patent war with Apple Inc., and might be just in time for the Suwon, South Korea-based company to capitalize on the Christmas shopping season in Australia.
[From Samsung Galaxy Tab Sales Injunction Overturned By Australian Court]
