Judge Hands Apple Really Embarrassing Punishment

jogiba · 07-19-2012, 06:57 AM

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It's the high-tech version of the old "carry an embarrassing sign around" punishment: A British judge yesterday ordered Apple to run notices on its UK website stating that Samsung didn't copy the iPad. The notices—which effectively act as ads for Samsung, points out a lawyer for Apple—must stay on the Apple site for at least six months and must also appear in British newspapers and magazines, Bloomberg reports. The order comes after the same judge's July 9 ruling that Samsung's Galaxy tablets don't infringe on the iPad's design, particularly because they're not as "cool" as the iPad.

Apple has, of course, appealed the decision. But assuming it comes to pass, Slashgear lists the papers the ad would have to run in: the Daily Mail, the Financial Times, Guardian Mobile magazine, and T3.

Judge Hands Apple Really Embarrassing Punishment - Must run 'Samsung didn't copy us' ads in UK

I bet if Apple was a British company this would not have happened.

JinDesu · 07-19-2012, 07:18 AM

I sincerely hope it happens. If only for the laughs.

Colbyt · 07-19-2012, 07:24 AM

I actually like the concept. There should always be some penalty or cost to filing a lawsuit when you lose or most particularly when you had no case to start with.

**boriscleto** · 07-19-2012, 07:33 AM

So Apple runs ads that say Samsung isn't cool. Big win for Samsung.

mtansley · 07-19-2012, 07:55 AM

I wish newspapers could be forced to run apologies in big print on their front page or website when they screw up.

07-19-2012, 06:57 AM	#1
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Judge Hands Apple Really Embarrassing Punishment Quote: It's the high-tech version of the old "carry an embarrassing sign around" punishment: A British judge yesterday ordered Apple to run notices on its UK website stating that Samsung didn't copy the iPad. The notices—which effectively act as ads for Samsung, points out a lawyer for Apple—must stay on the Apple site for at least six months and must also appear in British newspapers and magazines, Bloomberg reports. The order comes after the same judge's July 9 ruling that Samsung's Galaxy tablets don't infringe on the iPad's design, particularly because they're not as "cool" as the iPad. Apple has, of course, appealed the decision. But assuming it comes to pass, Slashgear lists the papers the ad would have to run in: the Daily Mail, the Financial Times, Guardian Mobile magazine, and T3. Judge Hands Apple Really Embarrassing Punishment - Must run 'Samsung didn't copy us' ads in UK I bet if Apple was a British company this would not have happened.

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07-19-2012, 07:18 AM	#2
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	I sincerely hope it happens. If only for the laughs.

07-19-2012, 07:24 AM	#3
Colbyt Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Kentucky Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,417	I actually like the concept. There should always be some penalty or cost to filing a lawsuit when you lose or most particularly when you had no case to start with.

07-19-2012, 07:33 AM	#4
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	So Apple runs ads that say Samsung isn't cool. Big win for Samsung.

07-19-2012, 07:55 AM	#5
mtansley Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ajax, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,139	I wish newspapers could be forced to run apologies in big print on their front page or website when they screw up.