Samsung had said technology used in Apple products to allow phones to send and receive data over 3G networks infringed¹ three of its patents.

 

The case comes a week after Galaxy² smartphone manufacturer failed to secure an iPhone ban in Japan.

 

Samsung has pursued a number of claims against Apple in courts worldwide, but has won only a minority of the cases.

 

It said in a statement it was disappointed by the court's decision and would consider whether to file an appeal. 

 

"For decades, we have heavily invested in pioneering the development of technological³ innovations in the mobile industry, which have been constantly reflected in our products," a spokeswoman said.

 

Apple declined to comment.

 

Legal battles between the two companies began in 2011, when Apple first sued Samsung in the US for alleged⁴ intellectual property infringements⁵.

 

Other court cases have taken place in France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, Italy, South Korea and Japan.

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