Apple and Samsung Respond to Verdict in Patent Case

Samsung and Apple have both issued statements regarding the jury's verdict in the long-running patent dispute. The jury found that Samsung willfully infringed on many of Apple's design patents and awarded the Cupertino giant $1 billion in damages.

Samsung, understandably, is unhappy with the decision. In a statement, the company didn't pull any punches, saying:

"Today's verdict should not be viewed as a win for Apple, but as a loss for the American consumer. It will lead to fewer choices, less innovation, and potentially higher prices. It is unfortunate that patent law can be manipulated to give one company a monopoly over rectangles with rounded corners, or technology that…
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