Samsung chose to file lawsuits internationally against Apple in three different countries. The company wants to win a legal victory in the largest possible market, but also wants to ensure a high degree of certainty that it can win. Some courts may also afford a political or psychological advantage for an “underdog” competitor being oppressed by an American tech giant like Apple. Samsung opted to take the battle international rather than bogging things down in US federal courts. The first company that wins a victory or is awarded an injunction of some kind has the advantage and gains significant leverage for ongoing settlement negotiations.”]