"Samsung believes Apple's request is without merit. We will vigorously oppose the request," the South Korean firm said in a statement.
"We would also like to assure consumers that the U.S. launch and sales of the GALAXY S III will proceed as planned."
U.S. sales of the third generation Galaxy S model, which hit store shelves in some 28 countries last week, have been widely expected to start later this month.
(Reporting by Miyoung Kim; Editing by Richard Pullin)
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