In retrial, Apple and Samsung make final pitches to jury

By means of Dan Levine SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) – Apple Inc tried to steer U.S. jurors to maintain intact a ancient verdict it received against Samsung Electronics Co Ltd ultimate 12 months, whereas the Korean company argued that Apple has overstated its accidents from patent violations. At closing arguments on Tuesday in a San Jose, California federal court docket, Apple legal professional Harold McElhinny advised jurors that their verdict can be vital for shielding American companies and sustaining Silicon Valley's innovation economy. Then again, Samsung lawyer William Price mentioned Apple grossly overstated how critical the 5 patents at trial actually are to the iPhone's value. Apple is engaged in world patent litigation in opposition to competitors like Samsung, a court combat launched by using Apple's iconic cofounder Steve Jobs ahead of his dying.