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US Justice Department Halts Inquiry Into Samsung's Standards Patent Use

US Justice Department Halts Inquiry Into Samsung’s Standards Patent Use

By Humberto Saabedra on February 8, 2014

The US Justice Department halts its investigation into Samsung’s usage of standards essential patents for litigation after losing an import ban against Apple

Posted in Apple, Samsung | Tagged Apple, legal, Samsung

Nokia And HTC Settle All Patent Disputes With New Agreement

Nokia And HTC Settle All Patent Disputes With New Agreement

By Humberto Saabedra on February 7, 2014

Nokia and HTC settle all outstanding patent battles with a new agreement

Posted in HTC, Legal, Nokia | Tagged HTC, legal, Nokia, Patents

California Lawmakers To Propose State Law Mandating Smartphone “Kill Switch”

By Humberto Saabedra on February 7, 2014

California state lawmakers hope to enact a law mandating a smartphone “kill switch/anti-theft” deterrent in every smartphone sold to reduce thefts

Posted in Carriers, Legal, Manufacturers | Tagged California, kill switch, legal, mobile

HTC Loses Another Patent Case Against Nokia In Germany

HTC Loses Another Patent Case Against Nokia In Germany

By Humberto Saabedra on February 6, 2014

Nokia wins its fourth legal victory against HTC in Germany

Posted in HTC, Legal, Nokia | Tagged HTC, legal, Nokia, Patents

German Patent Firm Files Suit Against Apple Over Standards Essential Patent

German Patent Firm Files Suit Against Apple Over Standards Essential Patent

By Humberto Saabedra on February 5, 2014

Apple is being sued by a German IP firm over a standards essential patent the firm purchased in 2007

Posted in Apple, Legal | Tagged Apple, FRAND, legal, Patents

US District Court Of Appeals Strikes Down Key FCC Net Neutrality Rules (Updated)

US District Court Of Appeals Strikes Down Key FCC Net Neutrality Rules (Updated)

By Humberto Saabedra on January 14, 2014

After years of litigation, the US Court of Appeals strikes down key parts of the FCC’s Net Neutrality rules.

Posted in Carriers, Legal, Verizon, Wired & VoIP | Tagged fcc, legal, Verizon

Apple And Samsung To Meet In February Ahead Of New Trial, Apple Wins Against Motorola On Appeal

Apple And Samsung To Meet In February Ahead Of New Trial, Apple Wins Against Motorola On Appeal

By Humberto Saabedra on January 10, 2014

Apple and Samsung will meet next month, while Apple also wins against Motorola on an old patent case

Posted in Apple, Legal, Motorola | Tagged Android, Apple, Google, legal, Motorola

Straight Talk And Walmart In California Class-Action Suit Over Unlimited Data

Straight Talk And Walmart In California Class-Action Suit Over Unlimited Data

By Humberto Saabedra on August 7, 2013

StraightTalk and Walmart are being sued in California over unlimited data claims.

Posted in Carriers, Legal | Tagged legal, Straigtht Talk, walmart | 15 Responses

ITC Finds Against Apple in 3G Patent Investigation, May Affect GSM iPhone 4 Sales

ITC Finds Against Apple in 3G Patent Investigation, May Affect GSM iPhone 4 Sales

By Humberto Saabedra on June 5, 2013

The United States International Trade Commission hands a patent victory to Samsung against Apple, but the decision risks opening up the entire industry to similar litigation.

Posted in Apple, Conglomerates, Legal, Samsung | Tagged Apple, itc, legal, Patents, Samsung

T-Mobile Ordered to Amend Advertising After Washington State Attorney General Claims

T-Mobile Ordered to Amend Advertising After Washington State Attorney General Claims

By Humberto Saabedra on April 26, 2013

T-Mobile has apparently confused the Washington State Attorney General with its handset financing program to the point where they have been forced to amend their advertising to further clarify how it works.

Posted in T-Mobile | Tagged legal, T-Mobile

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