The Apple Beat: Apple wins patent infringement case against Samsung, awarded $1 billion in damages

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple Inc. has been vindicated in its unprecedented patent case against rival Samsung. The nine-member jury at the San Jose Federal court ruled for Apple  today in the case that began in April 2011. The landmark case revolved around Samsung's copying of Apple's design and functionality in its iPhone and iPad devices. Apple was not found guilty of any of the instances of patent infringement charged by Samsung.

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