Apple blocks Samsung from selling Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia over patent dispute

Apple has successfully blocked manufacturing and electronics rival Samsung from selling its Galaxy 10.1 tablet in Australia, after accusing the Korean giant of infringing several patents regarding its touchscreen technology.

The move comes as the patent war in Silicon Valley continues to escalate by the week, with nearly every major company suing others for infringing on patents. Experts say that as the technology used by these companies becomes more commonplace, patent lawsuits have increased as giants act quickly to protect their market position.

Apple counsel, according to Bloomberg, told the Federal Court yesterday that the Galaxy Tab 10.1, the next iteration of the existing Galaxy Tab already available in Australia, infringes 10 patents. One of those relates to the "look and feel" of the device, along with specific touchscreen technology.

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