Apple wins second legal bout against Samsung in patent row Apple also has a complaint filed at the ITC against Samsung, accusing the manufacturer of copying its iPhones and iPads. A preliminary decision in this case is expected in mid-October. A spokesman for Samsung said: "We remain confident that the full commission will ultimately reach a final determination that affirms our position that Apple must be held accountable for free-riding on our technological innovations. We are proud of our long history of innovation in the mobile industry and will continue to defend our intellectual property rights. The initial ruling came as Apple said early orders for its new iPhone 5 had been "incredible." "We've been completely blown away by the customer response," a spokesman said.