Samsung’s Dutch patent lawsuit against Apple rejected by Court

A Dutch court rejected Samsung Electronics Co.'s claims that Apple Inc. infringed patents, preventing the South Korean manufacturer from blocking the sale of some of its U.S. rival’s products in the Netherlands.

Samsung, as holder of a standard-essential patent, is obliged to provide third parties with a license for production under fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms, the Hague District Court said in a decision that denied all four of the South Korean company’s claims.

Samsung, the world’s second-largest maker of mobile phones, filed four lawsuits against Apple in the country, claiming the Cupertino, California-based manufacturer’s iPhone and iPad devices that use 3G technology infringe Samsung patents. The court said patent terms require Apple to apply for a so-called FRAND license, and Samsung to make an appropriate offer in response.

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