On Friday, Judge Koh let Samsung for its evidence leak. After questioning each juror individually, she said she was satisfied they had not seen the material made public by Samsung.

In addition, she rebuffed Apple on another front. She refused to keep secret Apple sales and marketing information, including country-by-country sales figures. Apple keeps that information under tight wraps and releases sales numbers by region only.

When Apple objected to the decision about geographic sales data, Judge Koh told its lawyers they could always appeal the decision if they didn't agree with it. She had told both parties before the case that they would not be permitted to heavily redact their evidence, and that they should assume No doubt, whatever the outcome of this case, it will be appealed; which could mean years before it's settled. In the meantime, though, it appears that Samsung is prepared to wage war with Apple in the court of public opinion as well as in trial court.

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