The European Unions top regulatory watchdog has launched an investigation into Samsung over its attempts to block Apple products.



From PC World:

The European Union's top antitrust authority has launched an investigation into Samsung's use of patents to block sales of Apple products.

The news will be a boost to Apple in the ongoing legal battles between the two companies.

Samsung has sued Apple in five E.U. countries alleging infringement of its patents on 3G mobile technology. The European Commission will now consider whether the South Korean company is abusing the principle of fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) licensing in these cases.

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