After Samsung modified its Galaxy Tab 10.1 to dodge a sales ban imposed on Germany on its flagship tablet, Apple has filed for a preliminary injunction on the modified tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N, reports say.

The news comes from the Dow Jones Newswires which has reported that Apple on Monday filed to ban the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in a court in the European Union.

According to the report, the Düsseldorf Regional Court has scheduled a trial on December 22 to device on the temporary injunction requested by Apple on the Galaxy Tab 10.1N.

Just about two weeks ago, news came out that Samsung will release the Galaxy Tab 10.1N in Germany to dodge the sales ban granted at the request of Apple for the Galaxy Tab 10.1.

The redesigned tablet has the same technical specifications as the South Korean company’s flagship Galaxy Tab 10.1 but with a different metal case. Its speakers were also put in a different location.

Samsung and Apple are currently involved in a bitter legal war which threatens their healthy business relationship. Apple is Samsung’s biggest components customer and Samsung makes essential components for Apple products.

Depending on the outcome of the scheduled hearing, the Galaxy Tab 10.1N tablet may hit the shelves in Germany just around time for Christmas shopping.