David Newman
Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner David L. Newman was quoted in a December 5 article in Law360, titled “Apple, Samsung To Clash In Court Over $1B Patent Verdict.” The article discusses a patent battle between Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., with Apple fighting for more damages and asking for a ban on Samsung smartphones found to infringe its patents, and Samsung seeking a new trial or a reduction of the jury’s $1.05 billion verdict. Mr. Newman notes his belief that the lawsuit by Apple is not so much about money as it is about discouraging competitors from copying its products. He feels that what Apple is saying is that damages are not enough to do that and they need a permanent injunction.
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