The quick attempt from Samsung to settle it’s infringement case with Appe has failed with Apple declining it’s settlement, The settlement would have allowed Samsung to push it’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 onto the Australian market. Steven Burley who is the attoreny for Apple has stated “It is one we don’t accept and there is no surprise, “The main reason we are here is to prevent the launch and maintain the status quo” Which means there may not be any settlement offer they would accept.
One of Samsungs attorneys Neil Young stated that “If we can’t get a decision out by mid-October, there is no urgency” He also indicated that there probably take until march before having it’s defence perpared and that Samsung are in no rush.
The lawsuit is still ingoing in many other countries and will continue for sometime. We will continue to update you with anymore information about the case as it become available.
