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Re:Samsung used my DSLR photo to fake their phone’s “portrai... by DenisM on Tuesday December 04, 2018 @07:23PM (#18604753)
Despite that Apple shipped a watch face in iOS 6 that was ripped from Mondaine:

https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-accused-of-ripping-off-famou...

This crap can happen to anyone, it's how they handle it what matters most. Apple apologized (and paid for it).

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Re:Samsung used my DSLR photo to fake their phone’s “portrai... by tptacek on Tuesday December 04, 2018 @11:25PM (#18605678)
Using a trademarked design doesn't misrepresent the capabilities of the device. Using a DSLR photo in promotional material about a phone camera obviously does. The two incidents are not comparable.
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Re:Samsung used my DSLR photo to fake their phone’s “portrai... by DenisM on Wednesday December 05, 2018 @11:53AM (#18610018)
Both cases are due to lack diligence and supervision in the media assets accusation.
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Re:Samsung used my DSLR photo to fake their phone’s “portrai... by tptacek on Wednesday December 05, 2018 @01:06PM (#18610770)
No, Samsung legitimately acquired the IPR for their promotional material, but used it to lie to consumers; Apple failed to secure rights to a watch face, but did nothing to mislead anyone. The two cases aren’t comparable, other than “both cases represent mistakes”.
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