As reported by Reuters (“Apple sues Samsung over Galaxy products“), Apple, Inc. has sued Samsung Electronics, claiming that Samsung’s Galaxy line of mobile phones and tablet “slavishly” copies the iPhone and iPad, according to court papers. The lawsuit, filed last Friday, alleges Samsung violated Apple’s patents and trademarks.

According to the suit, the Galaxy products use Google Inc’s Android operating system, which directly competes with Apple’s mobile software. However, according to the Reuter’s article, Apple’s claims against Samsung focus on Galaxy’s design features, such as the look of its screen icons.