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Originally Posted by Andrew H.
I don't really know enough about German law in this area to have much of an informed opinion, but after reading the petition for a preliminary injunction (which you can find here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/61993811/1...alaxy-Tab-10-1), I am a little more convinced that Apple might have a case. The petition (which has photos) describes seven particular aspects of the iPads design:
1. It is a rectangle with 4 equally rounded corners.
2. The surface is covered edge-to-edge by a flat, clear surface.
3. There is a metal rim visible around the edge of the surface.
4. The display is centered under the clear surface.
5. There is a pronounced, evenly spaced bezel around the display and underneath the clear surface.
6. When the product is turned on, there are colorful icons on the display.
The petition also notes that the galaxy tab copied the distinctively thin profile of the iPad 2.
Taken individually, I don't think that any of these design elements are particularly unique, but it is striking that the Tab has all of them. Especially if you compare its design to something like the Acer Iconia (10" or 7").
I don't know whether Samsung copied so much as to violate Apple's IP - but it does seem obvious that they did copy some design features of the iPad which are not inherent to all tablets. |
The design above could be describing some of the HTC phones from a few years back --- the Touch HD, the HD2, the EVO, etc. So that is were Apple's design ideas came from.