Apple, Samsung Talks Must Settle Endless Patent Suits: 10 Reasons Why

Will Apple and Samsung ever bring their patent war to an end? Over the past couple of years, the two companies have litigated an endless round robin of patent infringement suits against each other. Neither side has been able to claim a decisive final victory, but Apple can at least claim it's ahead in the game thanks to a major victory in California that could see the company net nearly $1 billion if the award is upheld in final appeal. Recently, however, a report out of Korea claimed Apple and Samsung were holding "working talks" to see if they could come to a compromise and put an end to their patent battles. If it happens, the companies are expected to enter into a cross-licensing deal that would require Samsung to pay Apple a hefty royalty on all devices sold that might have violated patents the iPhone maker holds. Of course, we've been here before. At various times and in various courts around the world, Apple and Samsung have been directed to sit down and try to reach settlements out of court—to no avail. Based on past history, it looks doubtful that these latest talks will result in a settlement. But it would be a good thing for both companies as well as the industry at large if they brought an end to the lawsuit nonsense. Read on to find out why:

Will Apple and Samsung ever bring their patent war to an end? Over the past couple of years, the two companies have litigated an endless round robin of patent infringement suits against each other. Neither side has been able to claim a decisive final victory, but Apple can at least claim it's ahead in the game thanks to a major victory in California that could see the company net nearly $1 billion if the award is upheld in final appeal. Recently, however, a report out of Korea claimed Apple and Samsung were holding "working talks" to see if they could come to a compromise and put an end to their patent battles. If it happens, the companies are expected to enter into a cross-licensing deal that would require Samsung to pay Apple a hefty royalty on all devices sold that might have violated patents the iPhone maker holds. Of course, we've been here before. At various times and in various courts around the world, Apple and Samsung have been directed to sit down and try to reach settlements out of court—to no avail. Based on past history, it looks doubtful that these latest talks will result in a settlement. But it would be a good thing for both companies as well as the industry at large if they brought an end to the lawsuit nonsense. Read on to find out why: - See more at: http://www.eweek.com/mobile/slideshows/apple-samsung-talks-must-settle-endless-patent-suits-10-reasons-why.html#sthash.Sy5TSEmf.dpuf