Samsung accuses Apple of violating 8 patents in latest US filing

Samsung continues to escalate the fight with Apple and has filed recently a counterclaim against Apple, accusing the iPhone maker of violating eight patents.

The accusations by Samsung were officially filed in the Northern District California this week in response to a complaint filed by Apple in February. Apple's original complaint accused Samsung of violating 8 patents, and named 17 specific Samsung products that the company felt were infringing upon its own inventions.

Samsung's apparent strategy is based on the belief that the best defense is a good offense, surmised intellectual property expert Florian Muller at FOSS Patents on Thursday. He did note, however, that none of Samsung's patent infringement claims against Apple thus far have found success in any court in the world.

Samsung and Apple currently have more than 30 lawsuits between them in what is a growing legal battle. Despite all these, Samsung still remains a vital partner for Apple in supplying the company with key components.