SAN JOSE, Calif. -- U.S. District Court judge Lucy Koh today once again urged Apple and Samsung to meet again in hopes of settling the case.
"If you can have your CEOs have one last conversation, I'd appreciate it," Koh told legal counsel for both companies in court here today.
Apple and Samsung had previously met ahead of the trial to discuss settlements, court-mandated talks that quite obviously did not lead to a resolution. The trial between the two tech giants kicked off at the beginning of the month, and is currently in its third week.
The plea came on the heels of Koh telling both companies that they should narrow their claims, which in Apple's case targets more than 20 of Samsung's devices. Both companies seek to have the other's products barred from sale in the U.S. as well as monetary damages. Wins on particular patent rulings could also force either company to make changes to their software.
Both companies aim to make their 2-hour closing arguments next week, which will be followed by jury deliberation. Koh expressed doubts that the jury decision would be nice and tidy.
"If you all want to keep over-reaching, it's up to you," Koh said. "But I think it would be better to streamline this case."
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