Apple gets preliminary injunction on Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus smartphone, effective with $96 million bond

Following Apple’s win of an injunction on Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1, the court has granted Apple with a preliminary injunction on Google and Samsung’s high-profile Galaxy Nexus smartphone. This is according to a tweet from inside the courtroom by Reuters reporter Dan Levine.

Judge Koh has GRANTED Apple request for prelim injunction against Samsung Galaxy Nexus phone. Story TK

— Dan Levine (@FedcourtJunkie) June 29, 2012

Additionally, the court says that Apple must pay a $96 million bond to secure this preliminary injunction. As Google and Samsung’s flagship smartphone, expect this injunction to be fought heavily.

Apple’s week was MUCH better than last. Koh: injunction becomes effective once Apple posts bond of nearly $96 mln. #iCourt

— Dan Levine (@FedcourtJunkie) June 29, 2012

The patent that the judge (Judge Koh) used to make  the ruling is a patent encompassing unified search in the phone operating system. This is referring to Siri, according to Florian Mueller.

Mueller, of FossPatents, also has posted a screenshot of the header area for the injunction order (above).

(Image: Phone Arena)