Apple and Ericsson settle global patent disputes, sign new deal
The wide-ranging lawsuits and counter lawsuits between Ericsson and Apple over iPhone 5G and other patents, has been ended with a new "multi-year" deal.
The wide-ranging lawsuits and counter lawsuits between Ericsson and Apple over iPhone 5G and other patents, has been ended with a new "multi-year" deal.
Apple can now sell the iPhone 14 in Colombia, and all its 5G devices, after an appeals court lifted a preliminary injunction over a patent dispute with Ericsson.
Following a ban of 5G-equipped iPhones and iPads in Colombia, Apple has fought back against Ericsson in its 5G patent infringement row by filing its first ever lawsuit over what it claims should be treated as essential ones to global standards.
Apple's 5G-equipped iPhones and iPads are banned from sale and import in Colombia, ordered after a court determined Apple's products infringe on a patent owned by Ericsson.
Ericsson is extending its legal battle with Apple over 5G patents, with new filings indicating the patent infringement fight will also be taking place in the United Kingdom.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has instituted probes into some of Ericsson's complaints against Apple while the landmark patent battle between the two companies continue.
Ericsson has tried to prevent a distributor from reselling Apple products in Brazil as part of its continuing legal fight with Apple over a collection of 5G patents, meanwhile Apple is trying to get ten of Ericsson's patents invalidated using earlier efforts by Samsung.
The legal dispute between Apple and Ericsson over 5G patents used in the iPhone has extended to multiple lawsuits from both companies across Europe.
Apple has responded to Ericsson's lawsuits over the use of its 5G patents, with a countersuit that seeks a US import ban on the Swedish company's mobile base stations.
Apple is being sued by Ericsson for continuing to use the Swedish company's 5G patents in the iPhone after its license agreement expired.
Apple has filed a lawsuit against cellular technology company Ericsson, accusing the firm of using "strong-arm tactics" in telecommunication patent licensing negotiations.
Cellular technology firm Ericsson is looking to accelerate licensing negotiations for 5G technologies with Apple and on Monday filed a lawsuit seeking declaratory judgment that it fulfilled commitments to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) and is ready to deal under fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory (FRAND) terms.
Tim Connolly has been hired by Apple to work on Apple TV+, in a move believed to be related to creating bundling deals and growing its Apple TV Channels.
Potentially aiding Qualcomm's trial defense against the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, Apple has admitted that for years, there was no other realistic option but Qualcomm when it wanted 4G modems for iPhones.
Apple could theoretically end up paying $21 or more per phone to cover licensing fees from 5G-related patents for future iPhones, in large part because of Qualcomm.
Several major tech and automotive companies — including Intel, Toyota, and Ericsson — on Thursday announced a consortium that will build a "big data" ecosystem for use with self-driving cars, as well as related technologies like driver assist and mapping using real-time data.
AT&T on Friday announced its plans to test 5G network technology, beginning with lab tests in the second quarter done in collaboration with Intel and Ericsson.
A new global cross-patent licensing agreement between Apple and Ericsson could help improve gross margins on the iPhone going forward, further padding Apple's bottom line, according to a new analysis.
Swedish telecoms firm Ericsson announced a fresh patent licensing agreement with Apple on Monday, finally resolving a year-long legal fight between the two companies.
Months after taking Apple to court in the U.S., Swedish telecom giant Ericsson has filed separate but related lawsuits in the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands accusing Apple of using Ericsson patents without a legitimate license.
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