Apple drops a patent and some claims against Samsung in ITC suit

Earlier today, we told you about Apple's claim in federal court that Samsung had not entirely complied with the ruling of a judge. But there is more Apple-Samsung action to report, this time involving the former's suit filed with the ITC. Last week, the ITC gave Apple a favorable ruling on the claim construction involving the Cupertino based firm's interpretation of two patents while ruling with Samsung on its claim construction on a third patent.
The claim construction rulings determine if the judge agrees with either side about certain terms used in each parties claims and can often decide who will win a patent infringement case. The patent involved in the claim construction that Samsung w... »read more

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