Apple To Put the Squeeze on Future Devices with New Patent
Apple earns a new patent based on the initial concept of squeezing the device as a form of tactile input, which was originally filed in 2009.
HTC Loses ITC Dispute Over Single Patent, Considered Winner for Low Impact
HTC will only have to remove one feature for phones, and can be considered the clear winner in this round. However, the continued patent battles between Apple and HTC underscore the general failure of patent systems globally.
Report: Apple Owns Invalid Patents, Nokia Not Infringing Apple Patents
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, Nokia has been found to not violate any of Apple’s claimed patents, with some of Apple’s patents found to be invalid, and some having nothing to do with the case according to ITC investigators. Because of the findings, the investigators will recommend that Nokia not be […]
Nokia Sues Apple Over Five Patents on the iPhone and iPad 3G
In the ongoing legal saga between Nokia and Apple, Nokia has fired the latest shot by filing suit against the manufacturer in Wisconsin Federal district court over five patents that the Finnish giant is alleging are being infringed with the iPhone and iPad 3G. The patents in question relate to technologies for enhanced speech and […]
HTC to Pay Microsoft Royalties on Android Due to Patents
Microsoft has announced that HTC has paid the software conglomerate an undisclosed sum to use the Android operating system and entered into a new licensing agreement, asserting wide-ranging software patents over the Linux base that powers the Google developed operating system and allowing the manufacturer to continue use of the operating system. Microsoft has previously […]
Palm Considering Third Party webOS Licensing and Additional Investment, Patent Portfolio Valued At $1 Billion
Following up on Bloomberg’s initial report regarding Palm’s intentions to seek bids for a potential sale as soon as this week, Reuters has followed up with more news, which includes the revelation that network hardware manufacturer Cisco is now interested in purchasing the smartphone platform developer and manufacturer. Palm is also said to be interested […]
Holding Company Sues Apple, AT&T, Others Regarding Patents
A Frisco, Texas based holding company by the name of SmartPhone Technologies LLC has filed suit against Apple, AT&T, RIM, Samsung, Sanyo, LG, and Motorola alleging that all the companies named are infringing upon patents owned by the aforementioned company. Apple faces six counts of patent violations which include power conservation, telephony features, and email […]