[AlexandrB]

Supposing the answer is yes (and I'm sure it is), Apple is paying Samsung for their R&D advances by buying Samsung's chips, LCD panels, etc. Does Samsung pay any royalties to Apple for copying elements of the iPhone's design?

[tsotha]

The question is whether or not you should have to pay another company for using design elements that are similar when there's no brand confusion on the part of consumers.

[drivebyacct2]

This game is boring and pointless. Does Apple pay for the elements of iOS they copied from Samsung/Motorola or Google?

[jfoutz]

I know they do pay Xerox a ton for Icons. The scrollbar settlement was huge as well.

[drivebyacct2]

Did Samsung buy Xerox???

(I'm kidding :])