Sure, the Apple vs. Samsung trial ended in August, with a verdict that was decidedly in Apple’s favor. But, it’s not all wrapped up between the two parties. Both companies return to a Northern California district court tomorrow for a hearing.
CNET:
On the docket are a number of issues that have been the focus of more than 200 court filings since the late August jury verdict, which left Samsung on the hook for $1.05 billion in damages. That includes whether that amount should be changed, if Apple can get some of Samsung’s infringing devices banned, and if Samsung can vie for a retrial based on what it says was misconduct by the jury foreman.
When they march into the courtroom on Thursday, here’s what’s at stake:
Damages – Apple was awarded $1.05 billion back in August, U.S. District Court Judge Lucy Koh has the power to lower or even increase this tally.
Sales Ban – After the verdict was handed down, Apple filed paperwork to get a sales ban on eight of Samsung’s phones. The phones were older models, but they are still on sale. Newer devices from both companies will be decided on in a separate battle between the two companies, which kicks off in 2014.
Retrial – Samsung could get a do-over. In an October filing, Samsung took issue with Velvin Hogan, the jury foreman in the case. Samsung says Hogan didn’t bring up the fact that he had a legal fight with Seagate in 1993. (Samsung owns part of Seagate.) Samsung says that may have tainted his objectivity.
How will all of this work out? We’ll watch the hearing tomorrow and bring you all the news, so don’t change that channel!
