US government vetoes ITC ban on some AT&T-compatible iPhones and iPads

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US government vetoes ITC ban on some AT&T-compatible iPhones and iPads Aug 3rd 2013, 19:08, by Joe Pollicino Remember that ITC ban on the import, sale and distribution of some AT&T-compatible iPhone 3, 3GS, 4, iPad 3G and iPad 2 3G models Samsung won in June? Irving A. Williamson, Chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission, has officially vetoed the ruling. In an executive order to the ITC, he explains that the decision considers the ban's "effect on competitive conditions in the U.S. economy and the effect on U.S. consumers." If you'll recall, the case focused on patent 7,706,348 for encoding mobile communications, which Samsung claimed the aforementioned devices infringed upon. Williamson notes that despite his decision on the ruling, Samsung will still be able to "pursue its rights through the courts" (i.e. monetary compensation, etc.). You can peruse the full four-page memo for yourself at the source link. Comments Via: WSJ, 9to5Mac Source: United States Trade Representative

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