Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., No. 14-1802 (Fed. Cir. Dec. 16, 2015)

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Apple Inc. appeals from an order of the district court denying Apple’s request for a permanent injunction against Samsung Electronics Company , Ltd.; Sa msung Electronics America, Inc.; and Samsung Telecommunic a- tions America, LLC (collectively, “ Samsung”). We vacate and remand for further proceedings. BACKGROUND In 2007, Apple introduced t he iPhone, revolutionizing the cell phone market. To develop th e iPhone , Apple invested billions of dollars over several years—investment that came with significant risk. J.A. 10424–26, 10585–98.