Court chops $382 million off landmark Apple vs. Samsung verdict

A U.S. appeals court has reversed part of the $930 million verdict Apple won in 2012 against Samsung. The new ruling effectively means Apple will not receive some monetary damages tied to the look and presentation of Samsung devices.

The U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed the jury's August 2012 finding, which stated Samsung had violated Apple patents or trademarks in 23 devices, including its Galaxy S II smartphones.

But on Monday, the court deviated from the jury's finding regarding trade dress protections, a series of laws focused on protecting a product's unique looks and packaging. Read more...