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South Korean court rules Samsung didn't copy Apple's iPhone design, but both infringed patents
• SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- South Korea's Samsung won a home court ruling in its global smartphone battle against Apple on Friday when Seoul judges said the company didn't copy the look and feel of the U.S. company's iPhone, and that Apple infringed on Samsung's wireless technology.
• However, in a split decision on patents, the panel also said Samsung violated Apple technology behind the bounce-back feature when scrolling on touch screens, and ordered both sides to pay limited damages.
• The Seoul Central District Court ruling called for a partial ban on sales of products, including Apple's iPads and smartphones from both companies, though the verdict did not affect any latest-generation smartphone.
• The ruling affects only the South Korean market, and is part of a larger, epic struggle over patents and innovation unfolding in nine countries. The biggest stakes are in the U.S., where Apple is suing Samsung for $2.5 billion over allegations it has created illegal knockoffs of iPhones and iPads.
• The Seoul ruling was a rare victory for Samsung in its arguments that Apple has infringed on its wireless technology patents, which previously have been shot down by courts in Europe.
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Today in History
The Associated Press
• Today is Friday, Aug. 24, the 237th day of 2012. There are 129 days left in the year.
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• Today's Highlight in History:
• On Aug. 24, 1992, Hurricane Andrew smashed into Florida, causing $30 billion in damage; 43 U.S. deaths were blamed on the storm.
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• On this date:
• In A.D. 79, long-dormant Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in volcanic ash; an estimated 20,000 people died.
• In 1572, the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre of French Protestants at the hands (Continued on page 27)
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