Apple vs. Samsung Lawsuit: Nokia Supports Cupertino in Patent Infringement Trial Ahead March 2014 Case

The Apple and Samsung patent infringement lawsuit has finally attracted the attention of the Finnish-based company Nokia.

Apple and Samsung have been locked in a patent infringement lawsuit across the globe. While cases have been dropped or resolved in some locations, the trial in San Jose, Calif. continues.

Ahead of the next Apple vs. Samsung trial in March 2014, Nokia has issued an amicus brief in regards to the trial. An amicus brief, according to WiseGeek, is a "document that is filed in a court by someone who is not directly related to the case under consideration."

Nokia has no part in the patent infringement trial in California, but it could be safe to say the verdict of the trial could affect all tech companies on how to issue a patent.

"Nokia's interest in this case is to advocate for patent laws that (i) protect patent rights as a means for promoting the constitutional goal of developing technology for public benefit; and (ii) foster and encourage innovation by allowing patent holders to obtain permanent injunctions against infringing competitors in appropriate circumstances," noted Nokia in their amicus brief, according to FOSS Patents.

Noting that the Finnish-based company takes "no position" on any of the substantive issues on the matter, Nokia added, "Nokia therefore supports the Appellant's [or Plaintiff's] request for reversal of the District Court's denial of a permanent injunction based on application of the wrong legal standard."

Nokia's statement comes as U.S. District Court Judge Lucy H. Koh ruled the $1.05 billion verdict would be cut by 40 percent. Apple won the billion-dollar verdict last August following a decision by a jury but the judge stated she believes the jury incorrectly calculated portions of the alleged infringed patents.

The 40 percent cut comes out to roughly $450.5 million.

"We are pleased that the court decided to strike $450,514,650 from the jury's award," said Samsung said in a statement. "Samsung intends to seek further review as to the remaining award."

While Apple did not immediately comment, Judge Koh noted the March 2014 trial could determine the patent's cost. The March 2014 trial will feature new patents both companies have alleged infringements, including Apple's iPhone 5 and Samsung's Galaxy S3.

Latinos Post has covered the Apple vs. Samsung Patent Infringement Trial with a series chronicling the patent infringement case. The first installment can be read here, dating back Apple original complaint, while the second installment on how the Apple vs. Samsung trials is proceeding worldwide, click here. The third installment on its impact on other tech companies, such as HTC and Motorola, can be viewed here. 

Related Articles:

- Apple, Samsung Patent Lawsuit: Galaxy S3 Mini Dropped from Patent Infringement Trial After Samsung Confirms No Plans for US Launch

- Apple vs. Samsung Patent Infringement Trial: HTC Settlement to be Disclosed to the Public; Court Order Document Included

- Samsung vs. Apple Patent Infringement Case Twitter Trends; Apple Seeks to Ban Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2 While Samsung Seeks iPad Mini, iPad 4 Ban