Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. was a high-profile legal battle that began in 2011. Apple accused Samsung of copying its iPhone and iPad designs and features. The case involved various patent infringement claims related to software, user interface, and hardware design. In 2012, a jury ruled in favor of Apple, awarding significant damages, but the case underwent appeals and retrials. Ultimately, it highlighted legal issues in technology innovation and intellectual property rights, and it had a lasting impact on the smartphone industry and design practices among companies.