Apple has lost a ruling by a US trade panel

[Gary]

The International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled that Apple infringed a Samsung patent, which could mean some older models of the iPad and iPhone are banned from sale in the US.

The patent relates to 3G wireless technology and the ability to transmit multiple services correctly and at the same time.

Import-ban orders from the ITC are subject to review by US President Barack Obama. Mr Obama could overturn it, though it is rare for that to happen.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22777497

Not a good week for Apple along with the e-book antitrust case