Apple has temporarily blocked Motorola’s attempt to have it withdraw several iPhone and iPad models from its internet store in Germany, in the latest twist in an extended legal duel over patents between the companies.

Apple has temporarily blocked Motorola's attempt to have it withdraw several iPhone and iPad models from its internet store in Germany, in the latest twist in an extended legal duel over patents between the companies.

SAMSUNG Electronics won the latest round of its bruising global patent fight with Apple Inc when an Australian court yesterday lifted a ban on the sale of its Galaxy tablet computer in time for Christmas.