US technology giant Apple has won another temporary injunction to stop rival Samsung from selling its Galaxy tablet computer in Australia.

On Wednesday the Federal Court lifted a previous injunction, meaning Samsung could start selling its Galaxy Tab 10.1 at 4pm (AEDT) today.

But Apple later launched an appeal to the High Court.

The injunction means Samsung cannot sell the tablet computer until the case goes before the court on December 9.

Apple says the South Korean company's Galaxy range of tablets and smartphones is too similar to its iPad and iPhone.

The companies have been waging a battle in 10 countries over smartphone and tablet patents since April.

The Australian dispute centres on touch-screen technology.