Which of the Following Statements About the Patent Battle Between

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the patent battle between Apple and Samsung is not true?

• A)The courts have decided that Apple does not have a valid patent on the iPhone's user interface.
• B)The courts have ruled that Samsung has infringed on some of Apple's patents.
• C)Analysts believe the cost to Apple of this litigation is at least equal to the damage award it may ultimately be paid.
• D)Over the last five years of litigation,Samsung has changed its interface and functionality to greatly reduce its infringement.

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