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Apple v. Samsung Timeline
This timeline captures the years-long legal battle between Apple and Samsung regarding patent infringement,... Show More
This timeline captures the years-long legal battle between Apple and Samsung regarding patent infringement, with multiple lawsuits, appeals, retrials, and injunctions occurring across various countries. Show Less
Patent Disputes
Design patent 504,889 at the heart of the dispute
2005
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Apple files design patents for iPhone
Jan 4, 2007
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Samsung files lawsuit in Seoul
Apr 2011
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Apple sues Samsung for patent infringement
Apr 15, 2011
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Samsung countersues Apple for patent infringement
Apr 22, 2011
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Samsung files suits against Apple in multiple courts
Jun 2011
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Samsung counter-sues Apple for 3G technology
Sep 26, 2011
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Dutch appeals court overrules Apple's claim
Jan 2012
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Apple files lawsuit asserting Samsung's violation of patents
Feb 2012
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Apple files for additional interest and damages
Sep 21, 2012 - Sep 22, 2012
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USPTO releases findings of invalidity for pinch-to-zoom patent
Dec 4, 2014
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Litigation
Spring 2011 patent infringement suits begin
2011
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Apple and Samsung litigate 19 ongoing cases
Aug 2011
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Legal disputes expand to ten countries
Oct 2011
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Over 50 lawsuits worldwide
Jul 2012
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Australian trial begins
Jul 2012
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Jury trial scheduled
Jul 30, 2012 - Sep 7, 2012
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Samsung requests new trial
Sep 21, 2012
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Meeting at District Court to discuss issues
Dec 6, 2012
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Samsung wins limited ban in the US
Jun 4, 2013
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US Supreme Court reverses $400 million award
Dec 6, 2016
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Jury trial concludes, Apple awarded $539 million
May 24, 2018
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Court Decisions
Australian court grants injunction against Galaxy Tab 10.1
Jan 1, 2011 - Mar 31, 2011
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Düsseldorf court grants injunction against Samsung
Aug 2011
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German court bans Galaxy Tab 10.1
Sep 9, 2011
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The Hague court bans Samsung phones
Oct 24, 2011
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Mannheim court dismisses "Slide-to-unlock" cases
Mar 2012
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Munich court denies Apple's motion for injunction
Jul 2012
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UK court orders Apple to publish disclaimer
Jul 2012
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Seoul court rules infringement by both companies
Aug 2012
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Jury returns verdict favorable to Apple
Aug 24, 2012
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Tokyo court rules in favor of Samsung
Aug 31, 2012
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Judge Koh orders retrial due to miscalculated damages
Dec 17, 2012
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Damage-only retrial awards Apple $290 million
Nov 21, 2013
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New hearing held, Apple seeks to prevent sales
Mar 2014
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Second trial begins, Samsung ordered to pay $119.6 million
Mar 2014
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Federal Circuit affirms parts of jury verdict
May 18, 2015
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Supreme Court reverses first trial decision
Dec 6, 2016
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Second retrial ordered for damages
Oct 22, 2017
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Appeals
Apple appeals ruling, injunction granted
May 14, 2012
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Samsung appeals decision due to jury foreman's lawsuit involvement
Oct 2, 2012
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Appeals court vacates injunction
Oct 11, 2012
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Samsung appeals jury verdict, panel nullifies decision
2015
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Apple wins en banc hearing, $120 million award restored
Oct 2016
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Supreme Court denies Samsung's appeal
Nov 2017
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