European Ban On Galaxy Tab 10.1 Lifted By German Court For All But Germany

Here’s a switch for you: The same German court which last week ruled in favor of Apple to ban sales of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 throughout Europe has now lifted that same ban on all EU countries except for Germany. The court was concerned it did not have the authority to prevent a South Korean company from selling their product beyond their own borders with a preliminary injunction.
Samsung may now begin shipping there tab elsewhere as they wait for that August 25th hearing to decide further on this new limited ban. All the while, more muddy watered accusations are flying over whether Apple may have tampered with evidence in the case.

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Samsung Attempts To Downplay European Galaxy Tab Injunction

It was only a few hours ago we reported Apple’s “win” over Samsung in German courts, effectively blocking the Galaxy Tab 10.1 from being sold within the European Union — for now. Interestingly enough, Samsung remains optimistic and in an attempt to reassure buyers, quickly responded to the decision. Kim Titus, Samsung’s director of public relations had this to say,

“This decision by the court in Germany in no way influences other legal proceedings filed with the courts in Europe and elsewhere. The request for injunction was filed with no notice to Samsung, and the order was issued without any hearing or presentation of evidence from Samsung. We will take all necessary measures to ensure Samsung’s innovative mobile communications devices are available to customers in Europe and around the world.”

Seems as though Samsung feels this ruling will not have an affect in their legal battles vs. Apple in other markets but we can’t be so sure. Although we’re definitely in Samsung’s court, this seems like a bad omen of things to come for the Korean company.
[Via Electronista]

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