Monday, April 8, 2013

Legal and Ethical Issues

        I read an article titled "Mutual Interest hidden beneath Samsung and Apple Struggle" on "http://www.therealnews.com. This article discussed the ongoing legal battles waging in several different countries between two technological giants, Apple and Samsung.  Both Apple and Samsung are suing each other over matters of copyright infringement.  They each claim that the other has stolen technologies and sued them for mass amounts of profit.  I would like to investigate, not who is correct or incorrect, but rather the potential ramifications of such a legal struggle. Both Apple and Samsung are dedicating hundreds of millions of dollars into their legal battle.  It is a matter on on the forefront for both companies.  But, I worry that the increased focus in time and finances on legal issues is preventing technological progress.  It is possible that by focusing so much on suing one another, the companies will forget about what made both of them powerhouses in the first place: supplying superior technological products to the public. 
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  1. AnonymousApril 8, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    I completely agree that so much money is wasted which could be used for great advancements in technology. I wonder when these companies are going to realize the greater harm this is causing and will use this fact as a deterrent from stealing information and designs, if indeed the copyright claims are correct.

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    1. UnknownApril 15, 2013 at 8:26 PM

      we need a lot of time and effort to achieve this

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  2. UnknownApril 16, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Whether that win, that is a waste of money and time.

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  3. UnknownApril 20, 2013 at 3:10 AM

    I agree with you. i think that instead of wasting a lot of money and energy for suing ,this money and energy can be used for technological progress.

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  4. Luis CastroApril 22, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    This legal battle is probably beyond reasoning and is more so both companies trying to show off in other words and saying "You wont win." Especially when it gets ridiculous with the amount of money spent on the process. This is chump change to them..

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  5. UnknownApril 22, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    I can easily agree, it's the same way with Apple when they were going against Microsoft, proof of this is the movie TRON.

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