Apple's request to fast-track a sales ban on Samsung products has been rejected by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
As Reuters reports, the iPad and iPhone maker yesterday lost its bid to rush the appeals process. It must now wait for a three-judge panel review of the appeal before potentially reaching the full court.
Apple is appealing the U.S. District Court's rejection of a permanent injunction on certain Samsung products following Apple's victory last year in its high-profile patent battle that resulted in a $1.05 billion award to Apple in damages.
During Apple's appeal, the contested Samsung products -- which are mainly older devices -- will stay on shelves. That's unlikely to be too much of a concern for Samsung's balance sheet either way. But if the permanent sales ban is eventually approved, this could open a door for Apple to argue for the sales ban of newer Samsung smartphones and tablets.
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by Charlie Osborne via CNET
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