Samsung it can be the salvation of those from Apple in an investigation that is going to bring a ban on the sale of iPhone 8, iPhone X, and 4 models of iPad in South Korea. The authorities there are investigating whether these products infringe a patent of a local institution, and sources from the ministry investigating the complaint claim that the decision will be unfavorable to Apple.
Apple is accused that the iPhone 8, iPhone X and 4 models of iPad tablets use FinFET technology for the processor, which is allegedly patented by a technology institute in South Korea. The authorities claim that the decision was not given in the investigation, but that it will be unfavorable to Apple, but only if Samsung fails to prove that that patent is invalid.
Samsung can PREVENT the REMOVAL of the iPhone in an important country
Samsung has already submitted evidence to confirm that the patent is invalid, especially since it is possible that it also has products that could be banned because of it. Considering the situation of Samsung in the country, it is very possible that the patent will be declared invalid, and this is because Samsung has always found ways to get what it wants from the government.
"The Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy is investigating the allegations that Apple infringed on KAIST's FinFET-related patent. With the investigation period already extended twice, its final determination is likely to be in favor of the KAIST. Then, import of Apple phones such as the iPhone X may be banned. We cannot but pay attention to the litigation in the US and South Korea involving Samsung Electronics although our current investigation is targeting Apple. This is because Samsung Electronics submitted evidence to refute the novelty of the patent, which is required for the patent to be regarded as being valid."
Samsung would be the unexpected rescue for the Apple company in South Korea, but it is difficult to say at this moment how exactly this situation will be resolved. If Samsung fails to convince the authorities to invalidate the patent, then iPhone X, iPhone 8 and the latest 4 iPad models will be removed from sale in South Korea.
