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    The world's two biggest smartphone makers are duking it out in the courtroom, as well as the marketplace. Why the advantage goes to Apple. An $800 stock?

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    WEEK OF November 17

    Grudge Match

    By KOPIN TAN

    The world's two biggest smartphone makers are duking it out in the courtroom, as well as the marketplace. Why the advantage goes to Apple. An $800 stock?

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