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    kidspudkidspud Posts: 18,341
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    Dark 1 wrote: »
    I think it's hilarious! I was looking forward to seeing what they'd come up with, and this is exactly what I would have expected. They were hardly going to issue a grovelling, humble pie apology when they obviously believe the ruling to be nonsense. Yeah, the iPad had absolutely no influence on Samsung's post-iPad design decisions; t'was all purely coincidental... uh huh, yeah, suuure, riiiiight... <wink wink>

    Most people find it very funny and it was predictable that they would use the 'not cool' quote from the judge. Goes to show they have a good sense of humour:)
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    paulbrockpaulbrock Posts: 16,632
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    kidspud wrote: »
    Most people find it very funny and it was predictable that they would use the 'not cool' quote from the judge. Goes to show they have a good sense of humour:)

    I'm not sure its 'very funny'. Its clever, and yeah no surprise the 'not cool' line came up.

    Clearly written by lawyers not comedians though.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 13,367
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    So, it seems the court wasn't impressed with Apple's message!

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/nov/01/apple-samsung-statement
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    grumpyoldbatgrumpyoldbat Posts: 3,663
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    So, it seems the court wasn't impressed with Apple's message!

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/nov/01/apple-samsung-statement

    LOL, I'm not surprised they didn't get away with that. It was pushing it a bit!
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    Everything GoesEverything Goes Posts: 12,972
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    He asked that the company be given 14 days to post the replacement - but the request was firmly denied.

    Lord Justice Longmore told Mr Beloff: "We are just amazed that you cannot put the right notice up at the same time as you take the other one down."

    Sir Robin Jacob added: "I would like to see the head of Apple [Tim Cook] make an affidavit about why that is such a technical difficulty for the Apple company."

    Apple are lying scum but we know that :mad:

    They really do think they rule the world!


    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20165664
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    grumpyoldbatgrumpyoldbat Posts: 3,663
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    Well having worked with the communications departments and legal clearance departments of a number of large companies, I'm not suprised they said it would take them 2 weeks. I've found that they move about as quick as a reversing oil tanker!
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    paulbrockpaulbrock Posts: 16,632
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    Yep its not a technical delay. Apple want to have another go at spinning the wording in their favour again. Guess some of their legal folks will be having a busy weekend. :D
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    Dark 1Dark 1 Posts: 4,088
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    Question: What if Apple didn't bow down and do as they're told? What's the probable real-world consequences?
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    Everything GoesEverything Goes Posts: 12,972
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    Dark 1 wrote: »
    Question: What if Apple didn't bow down and do as they're told? What's the probable real-world consequences?

    Civil contempt rarely results in imprisonment. But the thought of Tim Cook behind bars does make me laugh :D
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    swordmanswordman Posts: 6,679
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    Dark 1 wrote: »
    Question: What if Apple didn't bow down and do as they're told? What's the probable real-world consequences?

    They would be in contempt of court and as such a judge can punish them basically as he sees fit.
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    Dark 1Dark 1 Posts: 4,088
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    swordman wrote: »
    They would be in contempt of court and as such a judge can punish them basically as he sees fit.
    Civil contempt rarely results in imprisonment. But the thought of Tim Cook behind bars does make me laugh :D

    Heh! Sharing a cell with Big Bubba. :D

    Seriously though, Apple are not a British company. So in all practicality, what level of enforcement would a British court be prepared to impose on the most valuable company in the world?
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    Fried KickinFried Kickin Posts: 60,132
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    Dark 1 wrote: »
    Heh! Sharing a cell with Big Bubba. :D

    Seriously though, Apple are not a British company. So in all practicality, what level of enforcement would a British court be prepared to impose on the most valuable company in the world?
    Blocking the sales of Apple tablets until they comply with the court order perhaps?
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    plateletplatelet Posts: 26,386
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    I'd just like to take this opportunity to wish Sir Robin all the best with his new career

    http://www.worldipreview.com/news/samsung-hires-sir-robin-jacob-as-expert
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    paulbrockpaulbrock Posts: 16,632
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    tad misleading headline. Lke a Daily Mail article, you have to read right to the end where they acknowledge the facts. Samsung haven't hired him at all.
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    alanwarwicalanwarwic Posts: 28,396
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    paulbrock wrote: »
    tad misleading headline.

    Tad is an understatement,

    As ever, those with any connection to doing Apple wrong get slated.
    Misjudged is certainly a term that could be used. People wll now start to think it was his judgement.
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