How will ‘prior art’ impact Apple’s patent argument? http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/tech/2012/10/133_122938.html Kim Kyung-hwan, a lawyer at domestic law firm Minwho, said the Galaxy phone maker must keep pushing the issue as it will result in a more balanced verdict or even a possible victory for Samsung. “Prior art is the usual tactic used by defendants in patent cases. Samsung should continue to press the point,” he said by phone. “The best situation for Samsung will have a judge rule that the patent is invalid which will eliminate any talk of copying. “Considering the local sentiment in the United States that has mostly criticized the recent verdict, Samsung has gained many new edges before the upcoming decision or likely future court cases.” “The amount of damages will definitely not stand as it is almost willful on the part of the jury. Damages in patent cases are not a punitive measure but one to protect the patentee,” he said.