Samsung Wins Dismissal of Some Apple Smartphone Patent Claims in U.S. Suit

Apple’s lawsuit accusing Samsung of imitating the iPhone maker’s products was narrowed by a judge in federal court in California. Apple’s claims that Samsung misrepresented its intent to license certain patents on fair terms was dismissed and Samsung’s request to throw out some of Apple’s antitrust claims was granted in a ruling yesterday by U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh in San Jose, California. Judge Koh said Apple can amend its complaint to revive the claims. Judge Koh didn’t rule on Apple’s request to block Samsung from selling its Galaxy line of mobile devices in the U.S. based on claims they violate Apple patents.