Samsung Admits They Were Wrong to Sue Apple in Germany

After learning about a Qualcomm licensing agreement, Samsung dismissed its lawsuit against Apple in Germany.  Samsung’s main contention was a patent covering 3G communications. 

In regards to the dismissal of the lawsuit, patent expert Florian Mueller of FOSS Patents stated that, “Samsung has formally given up attacking the iPhone 4S with 3G Patents. Recognizes Apple is licensed thru [sic] Qualcomm.”





In other words, Samsung discovered that Apple’s use of the technology is protected by a licensing agreement with Qualcomm, which is said to supply chips for the iPhone 4S.  As to the lawsuits between Samsung and Apple, one down and at least 29 more to go.