A temporary ban on the sale of Samsung Electronics’ tablet computer in Australia has been imposed by an Australian court, marking a win for Apple in its worldwide patent conflict with the South Korean firm.
Allegations from Apple claim that Samsung copied its touch-screen technology for the Galaxy Tab 10.1.
Legal disputes between the two firms span across nine different countries.
As one of Apple’s major competitors in the smartphone and tablet markets, Samsung faces significant challenges.
The federal court’s ruling poses a risk to Samsung’s market presence in Australia, particularly as the company could miss out on the lucrative Christmas sales period.
Since April, both companies have been ensnared in patent battles, with mutual accusations of patent infringement.
In Germany, which holds the title of Europe’s largest economy, Apple has also secured a ban on the Galaxy Tab 10.1, with an appeal hearing anticipated in that matter.
Recently, Samsung announced its intention to impede the sale of Apple’s iPhone 4S in France and Italy, claiming that Apple infringed upon 3G transmission patents.
