2014年高考英语阅读理解素材：40_苹果三星专利战将重新开庭素材.docVIP

苹果三星专利战将重新开庭 Apple and Samsung are returning to court in one of the most high-profile patent battles of recent times. 苹果与三星的专利大战将要择日重新开庭。 ? In August 2012, a jury found Samsung guilty of infringing six Apple patents and awarded one of the largest payouts of its kind on record. ? The verdict and $1bn awarded in damages were seen as a massive victory for Apple. ? This is just one of many patent cases the two companies are fighting in courtrooms across the world. ? In March 2013, a judge re-examined the $1bn awarded to Apple and reduced the amount saying the damages would need to be assessed at a