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## Case Summary: *Samsung Electronics Co. v. Apple Inc.*

### I. Introduction
This document summarizes the key stages of the landmark design patent litigation between *Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., et al. v. Apple Inc.* The case centered on claims that Samsung's smartphones and tablets infringed on Apple's design patents for the iPhone.

### II. Jury's Verdict and Damages
A jury initially found that several Samsung products infringed on Apple's design patents. The damages awarded were based on the total profits from the sale of the infringing Samsung devices.

| **Patent** | **Infringing Products** | **Initial Finding** |
|---|---|---|
| D618,677 | Galaxy S, Galaxy S II | Infringed |
| D593,087 | Infuse 4G, Mesmerize | Infringed |
| D604,305 | Galaxy Tab, Galaxy Tab 10.1 | Infringed |

### III. Supreme Court Review
The case was appealed up to the Supreme Court of the United States. The central question was whether damages for design patent infringement could be based on the total profit from the end product sold to a consumer, even if the patented design only applied to a component of that product. The Court's decision clarified the term "article of manufacture" under 35 U.S.C. § 289. [Supreme Court Opinion](https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/16pdf/15-777_p860.pdf)

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