this ruling does not freeze dry innovation, i think it only freezes copying and violation of patents; i don't have any problems or see any similarity between iOS or Win8.. MS innovate it's user interface, did not copy it... why can't Google do the same? Don't forget, they were in Apples board of directors at the time the iPhone was created...

This is way one sided. They both infringed on each other, but the verdict clearly favors the AMERICAN company

If Cook is smart, he's going to immediately contact Samsung CEO and make a reasonable offer.

I see this as a big win for Apple, and a great loss for every handset manufacturer connected to Android in someway. The biggest loser in this case is the consumers, especially those in the US. Lets hope Samsung appeals and we can get a fair and competitive environment established that will benefit us consumers. As it is, this is patent law destroying innovation.

This is just verdict and will spur innovation rather than inhibit it. SmartPhone makers will be weary of copying other patented features and will dedicate more R&D to creating something new.

The problem is that it's basically impossible to make a smartphone without infringing on Apple's patents. I can't think of a single smartphone which does not infringe on any patent Apple owns. Their patents are so broad and flat out crucial to smartphones. It's like if Ford started suing everyone for making cars with a steering wheel, 4 wheels and windows. It's like if Samsung started suing everyone making TVs with small black boarders around them (being first with something doesn't mean anything as seen in this case).

How does anyone see this as bad for consumers? It doesn't destroy innovation. It gives Apple incentive to continue developing awesome products and software without worrying about everyone profiting from their work. It forces Apple's competitors to be creative and try to innovate a bit themselves.

I DO think this was way too one-sided, but I don't think the damages are unfair. There should've been some penalty for Apple's infringements (coming from an Apple fan). However, this HAD to be done and I think Samsung and the rest of the industry needs to take notes about their future product designs. Attempting to copy a product with JUST enough differences to avoid litigation may not be the best strategy..... As Cook said ".... Invent your own stuff". Maybe they'll all start trying a bit harder to license patents under FRAND.

I think your reporting that "Jury found Samsung violated antitrust law by monopolizing markets related to the UMTS standard" is incorrect. That was question 31, which was answered with a No.

Thought apple products were expensive before? Wait a year or two and then see!!

Those who think this is bad for the consumer and OK for Samsung to infringe are wrong. First if any one of those complaining even patented something and then watched someone steal it I think you would have a different perspective on this as YOU would be losing money. Corporations invest billions of $ in R&D to make innovative products. If you were an Apple stockholder you would want a return on that investment. When someone steals your idea without licensing it then we lose. I like both Apple and Samsung but you can't copy something that someone else owns. Time for Samsung to pay up.

People don't seem to realize that it may take several years to create inovation, and if others are left to copy it outright, then those companies profit off the hard work of others. With Samsung using the iPhone as a major starting point, Apple loses its advantage and its capital. With capital gone from borrowed work, Apple can't grow or innovate. Samsung or others should work to find a better solution rather than buying time. I understand that if certain patents are awarded, it may block competition, however, there is always another solution. Instead of Samsung or others trying to be best at everything, focus on making a few things extraordinary. This is Apple's approach, and nobody has the right to take their "paper" and turn it in with their name on it. If I were a teacher, and I saw two papers very simular, but happen to know the true author, its not a hard decision to find out who didn't provide a works cited.

Copying a design is not innovation. If a patent is involvolved then it is infringement. Patents promote innovation and diversity. Mr. Ford may have choose to not patent his design but then he was coping the buggy.

@Reader John: The problem isn't the trade dress; the real issue is the software patents that got upheld despite prior art.

I wonder how many billions of dollars it took to develop "slide to unlock" and rounded corners.

The billions are put in developing the iOS subsystem, not the patents this verdict was about.

it's one thing to outright copy and infringe someone's patent and just completely steal their innovative ideas and make them your own and use them to profit immensely. it's another thing when every god damn smartphone, tablet, laptop, desktop, etc is running and using the same damn parts and structures nowadays. There has to be a standard design for things like these as the design for a lot of these technologies is more-or-less the same with all of them, so you can't just pin Samsung and say they just outright stole Apple's ideas