EU asks Samsung to make concessions and abuse patent case

The EU requires Samsung to make concessions and abuse patent case NetEase Science and technology news, Reuters reported that Samsung Electronics has been accused in the EU lawsuit against Apple abuse of patents, violation of antitrust regulations. The European Union's regulator said Samsung would also need to improve its settlement plan and make more concessions. If Samsung fails to ease the European Commission's concerns, it could face a fine of up to $18.3 billion trillion (10% of its 2012 revenue). Samsung and Apple have launched patent lawsuits in at least 10 countries to fight for control of the lucrative and fast-growing mobile market. "The European Commission can confirm that Samsung has submitted a settlement, the Commission has evaluated it and asked Samsung to improve the program." "said Jonathan Todd, a spokesman for the European Union, Jonathan Tode. He did not disclose the specifics of the scheme. Reuters reported on June 25 that Samsung and the European Union's antitrust authorities are in the early stages of negotiations on a settlement case. Samsung declined to comment on the report. Last year, the European Commission filed a lawsuit against Samsung, saying it was anti-competitive to seek a ban on companies willing to pay royalties. Samsung has thus withdrawn its ban on Apple products. The European Commission also sued Motorola Mobility for similar acts in May. (Lebang)