Google, HTC, Samsung reportedly joining Apple in effort to buy Kodak patents

Apple is seeking to buy up Kodak patents, reportedly as part of a consortium that includes Google and various Android licensees, all of whom would benefit from keeping the firm's imaging rights out of the hands of patent trolls.

Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 8

Apple loses bid to transfer Kodak suit out of bankruptcy court, patent sell-off to proceed

A judge on Thursday denied Apple's request to transfer its patent dispute with Kodak to a New York district court, a venue change that could have hindered plans to sell off patents from the bankrupt photography company's lucrative portfolio.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 5

Kodak loses patent case against Apple, RIM

The U.S. International Trade Commission on Friday dismissed a Kodak lawsuit against both Apple and Research in Motion that claimed the two companies infringed on a patent regarding previewing images with a digital camera.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 0

ITC judge finds key Kodak patent invalid in suit with Apple, RIM

Kodak suffered a major setback on Monday as an initial ruling from the U.S. International Trade Commission determined that one of the company's key patents is invalid — a decision that could potentially reduce the value of Kodak's soon-to-be-auctioned patent portfolio.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 15

Judge orders Apple to halt patent litigation against Kodak

A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge on Thursday declared that Apple must not move forward with its patent suit against Eastman Kodak, and barred the iPhone maker from instigating any future litigation involving the bankrupt company.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 15

Kodak opposes Apple's efforts to block $2.6 billion sale of disputed imaging patents

Kodak is seeking to block Apple from halting its sale of $2.6 billion in imaging patents, related to claims that Apple actually owns some key patents Kodak is attempting to sell.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 31

Kodak sells online business to Shutterfly, patent sale held up by Apple dispute

As bankrupt Kodak looks to sell off its assets and streamline the company, it has sold its online photo business to Shutterfly for $23.8 million, while the sale of about 1,100 digital patents remains on hold because of a patent dispute with Apple.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 12

Briefly: Apple corrects 'Nightline'; Kodak ITC suit; Samsung Galaxy S II hits 20M

After ABC Nightline's special episode on Apple's supply chain ran on Tuesday, the iPad maker has issued a correction on one claim by the show, while the U.S. International Trade Commission has agreed to investigate a recent lawsuit brought by ailing Eastman Kodak against Apple and HTC. Finally, Samsung announced on Thursday that it has sold 20 million Galaxy S II units since the smartphone launched last April.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 45

Apple seeks approval to sue bankrupt Kodak for patent infringement

Apple has asked a judge for permission to sue Eastman Kodak for alleged patent infringement, with the approval necessary because Kodak has recently filed for bankruptcy.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 61

Apple claims ownership of digital photography patents asserted by Kodak

Apple has asked a bankruptcy court to block Kodak from obtaining loans using certain patents as collateral, arguing that it believes the disputed Kodak patents actually belong to Apple.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 64

Photography pioneer Kodak files for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Unable to maintain a steady supply of money from its digital imaging patents, storied photography pioneer Eastman Kodak announced late Wednesday that it is filing for chapter 11 business reorganization and bankruptcy protection.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 54

Kodak lawsuit accuses Apple of violating four patents (u)

Writhing Eastman Kodak, Co. has filed lawsuits against Apple and HTC claiming infringement of patent violations regarding digital imaging technology amid last-ditch efforts to keep business afloat.

Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 47

WSJ: Eastman Kodak readying bankruptcy filing

A new report has rung an early death knell for once-mighty photography pioneer Eastman Kodak, claiming that the company is preparing a bankruptcy protection filing in case it is unable to sell off its digital imaging patents.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 57

ITC delays ruling on Kodak suit against Apple until Sept. 2012

With Eastman Kodak's cash reserves continuing to dwindle, the U.S. International Trade Commission has pushed back the expected date for a final decision on the company's patent infringement complaint against Apple from December of this year to September 2012.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 17

Kodak patent sale attracting 'large numbers' of interested buyers

Eastman Kodak revealed this week that interest in the company's digital imaging patents is high, as numerous people are seriously considering buying the patent collection.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 18

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