German court's preliminary ruling says Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10 isn't aping the iPad

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Round a few corners, a bit of nip-tuck and a tossed-on N. Oh, and probably just being sick and tired of the whole ordeal (http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/16/samsung-modifies-tablet-to-satisfy-german-ruling-begins-selling/). We're assuming that's the recipe for getting the Cupertino-sourced gorilla off of Samsung's back, as a judge at the district court in Düsseldorf, Germany just issued a preliminary ruling that effectively clears the Galaxy Tab 10.1N from claims that it too mimics the iconic iPad. If you'll recall, the courtblocked (http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/german-apple-suit-ruling-blocks-samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1-sale-in/) German sales of the original Tab 10.1 back in September, following Apple's arguments that Sammy's tab just looked too much like the iPad. Not surprisingly, thesubtly-redesigned (http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/20/samsungs-modified-galaxy-tab-10-1n-for-germany-gets-examined/) Tab 10.1N still drew fire (http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/apple-puts-galaxy-tab-10-1n-on-the-chopping-block-asks-german-c/) from Apple's lawyers, but it's looking like they'll be riding home on the losing train this go 'round. A final verdict is expected on February 9th, of which we're sure you'll be resting uneasily on the edge of your seat to hear the result of. Courtroom fever -- catch it!

http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/22/german-courts-preliminary-ruling-says-samsungs-galaxy-tab-10-1/