A Tokyo court has ruled that South Korean company Samsung has not infringed Apple’s patents.

The court ruled that Samsung did not copy the synchronising feature of Apple that enables music and video file synchronisation with computers.

“The defendant’s products do not seem like they used the same technology as the plaintiff’s products so we turn down the complaints made by (Apple),” said the presiding judge.

Samsung welcomed the court’s decision, saying it’s a proof its products are not copies of Apple’s wares.

“We will continue to offer highly innovative products to consumers, and continue our contributions toward the mobile industry’s development,” the company said in a statement.

Apple’s iPhone has been been the biggest smartphone player in Japan for the period until the launch of Samsung’s Galaxy devices.

The Tokyo court’s decision came out just a week after a jury in California has ruled that Samsung has infringed Apple’s patent which awarded Apple US$1 billion as damages.

A South Korea court ruled a split decision, saying both Apple and Samsung had infringed each other’s patent. Apple was ordered to stop selling four different products including the iPhone while Samsung was banned from selling 10 products including the Galaxy S II.

Meanwhile, Apple has filed a new case against Samsung in California court for continuously using its patents despite the court’s ruling.

“Despite that lawsuit, Samsung has continued to flood the market with copycat products,” said Apple, adding that the company is suffering from irreparable harm.

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