The Apple v. Samsung Jury Foreman, Vel Hogan, discusses his experience throughout the billion-dollar patent case.
Hogan says that the case was exciting and interesting for him because of his tech background. Some of the jury members weren’t sure how “prior art could either render a patent acceptable or whether it could invalidate it,” Hogan said. However, “I had what we could call an ‘a-ha moment’ and I suddenly decided I could defend this if it was my patent,” Hogan said.
Hogan reported that nobody on the jury owned an iPhone (the attorneys took care of that during jury selection).
He speaks with Emily Chang on Bloomberg Television’s “Bloomberg West.”
If the video does not appear above, the direct link to video via Bloomberg is here.
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader “mango” for the heads up.]
“Hogan reported that nobody on the jury owned an iPhone”
What?! They were able to find 9 people who don’t own an iPhone? 😉
That’s why there weren’t 12.
But were they as thoroughly vetted for ownership of Samsung phones?
Watch the video – no one owned a Samsung phone either. Although, one juror’s wife owns a Samsung feature phone.
Those juries have to be very careful talking with the media since Sansung’s lawyers can find something in there to appeal to the decision alleging some disclosure of information.
I doubt it will change Fandroid minds, but the rest of humanity will agree it was a just decision.
And no home team bias.
Interesting that they found Android did not infringe on iOS patents.
Yet.
😉
Very cool dude. Real and honest. Should run for president.
Where was this jury during the OJ trial? Wow- 9 people that actually think things out and organize their conclusions- how novel.
Emily Chang did a very professional job in the interview. Maybe she should moderate one of the upcoming presidential debates.
On second thought, never mind. Mr. Hogan actually answered her questions. That would never happen with politicians.
+1!
While hoping he did not give Samsung more ammunition for their appeal, I have to say I am impressed by Hogan, with what he said in the interview, and with the apparently very competent work by the jury.
If the Bloomberg site throws ‘module’ errors at your browser, you are not alone. So much for Internet standardization. 😛
I’m impressed that they found twelve people who don’t own an iPhone!!!! 😄
Whoops!!! Not only did I have the wrong number, but the first post already covered that! 😳