Samsung said it intended to appeal.
There has been speculation that the news could encourage handset makers to install the rival Windows Phone system. Google released its statement late on Sunday in the US.
“The court of appeals will review both infringement and the validity of the patent claims,” it said. “Most of these don‘t relate to the core Android operating system, and several are being re-examined by the US Patent Office. ”The mobile industry is moving fast and all players - including newcomers - are building upon ideas that have been around for decades. We continue to work with our partners to give consumers innovative
Apple has indicated it will seek sales bans on the 17 phones at the heart of the lawsuit at a hearing on 20 September.
The list does not include Samsung’s current flagship handset, the Galaxy S3, but does include earlier versions of the model. However, Apple could also use the verdict to try to halt sales of other models it believes infringe its patents.
On Monday, Apple asked a court to ban eight Samsung mobile phones in the US.
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