Apple argues plaintiffs are too vague in class action lawsuit over Siri
Wed, May 16, 2012 - Apple has filed a motion to dismiss a set of class-action lawsuits, which accuse the company of falsely advertising its Siri voice assistant feature for the iPhone 4S, under the grounds that the plaintiffs did not specify exactly what claims led them to purchase the device. ( 0 comments )
HTC handsets held up at US customs due to ITC injunction over Apple patent
Wed, May 16, 2012 - Taiwanese handset maker HTC revealed on Tuesday that shipments of its HTC One X and EVO 4G LTE devices have been delayed because they are being reviewed by U.S. Customs to check for compliance with an injunction by the International Trade Commission. ( 0 comments )
Judge denies Apple, publishers' motion to dismiss e-book civil suit
Tue, May 15, 2012 - A federal judge on Tuesday denied petitions by both Apple and a group of five major publishing houses to dismiss a class-action lawsuit accusing the companies of collusion in e-book price fixing. ( 0 comments )
Apple v. Motorola, HTC case consolidated; Psystar Supreme Court appeal denied
Tue, May 15, 2012 - Apple got its wish to consolidate a trial filed by Motorola Mobility in the Southern District of Florida with a second lawsuit that also involves HTC. Meanwhile, an appeal by Mac clone maker Psystar to the U.S. Supreme Court in Apple's copyright infringement case against it has been denied ( 0 comments )
Court revives Apple bid for Galaxy Tab injunction, rejects smartphone ban
Mon, May 14, 2012 - A U.S. federal appeals court on Monday ruled that a California judge was wrong in denying Apple's request to block sales of Samsung's Galaxy Tab, but affirmed the trial judge's decision to deny the injunction of smartphones made by the South Korean electronics giant. ( 0 comments )
German court stays third Apple patent suit, more may follow
Fri, May 11, 2012 - Three German Apple lawsuits asserted against Samsung have been stayed in as many months, the most recent being a pinch-to-zoom utility model, and some expect more will follow as a result of the country's patent litigation system. ( 0 comments )
Apple accuses Samsung of destroying evidence in patent suit
Fri, May 11, 2012 - Apple has alleged that Samsung intentionally destroyed e-mail evidence relating to its ongoing patent infringement suit. ( 0 comments )
Proview rejects Apple's $16M offer for 'iPad' trademark - report
Thu, May 10, 2012 - Apple offered Proview 100 million yuan, or $16 million U.S., to settle their ongoing dispute over ownership of the "iPad" name, but Proview reportedly rejected the offer. ( 0 comments )
iPod owners notified of class-action antitrust suit against Apple's iTunes
Wed, May 9, 2012 - Some customers who purchase an iPod between 2006 and 2009 began receiving notice this week that they are members of a pending class-action lawsuit accusing Apple of creating a monopoly with the iTunes Music Store. ( 0 comments )
Proview iPad suit against Apple thrown out of California court
Tue, May 8, 2012 - A California judge has tossed out a trademark complaint brought against Apple by Proview Electronics Co. over the iPad name, however an identical case remains unsettled in China. ( 0 comments )
Apple, Samsung drop 'impressive' number of patent claims against each other
Tue, May 8, 2012 - In their California lawsuit, Apple and Samsung have greatly reduced the number of patent infringement claims against one another, although there is no indication that the companies are any closer to settling their differences. ( 0 comments )
Apple looking to settle with Proview in 'iPad' trademark dispute - report
Mon, May 7, 2012 - Attorneys for Proview claim that progress is being made in the company's ongoing trademark dispute with Apple over the "iPad" name, suggesting that the company now plans to settle out of court. ( 0 comments )
German court stays Apple lawsuit against Samsung, postpones another
Fri, May 4, 2012 - The Mannheim Regional Court on Friday has suspended an Apple lawsuit against Samsung over a photo viewing patent and has postponed ruling on a pinch-to-zoom case which was scheduled for judgment today. ( 0 comments )
Judge rules Apple must face lawsuit over iPhone data collection
Fri, May 4, 2012 - A lawsuit accusing Apple of collecting users' data against their will through iPhone applications is moving forward after a California judge's ruling. ( 0 comments )
Apple and Samsung ordered to reduce patent claims in IP lawsuits
Wed, May 2, 2012 - Rival electronics makers Apple and Samsung have again been ordered by a judge to cut down the number of claims they are making against each other in a set of intellectual property lawsuits that will go on trial this summer. ( 0 comments )
Judge criticizes Apple's attorneys for 'frivolous filings' in Motorola case
Tue, May 1, 2012 - A prominent U.S. judge has declared that he is tired of "frivolous filings" from Apple's attorneys in an ongoing patent infringement dispute with Motorola. ( 0 comments )
Apple wants Samsung logo on court televisions obscured from jurors in trial
Tue, May 1, 2012 - In its forthcoming patent infringement suit with Samsung, Apple will ask the court to conceal Samsung's logo from video displays in the courtroom, so that jurors will not see it. ( 0 comments )
Apple resists request to unseal Jobs deposition in Universal suit
Mon, Apr 30, 2012 - Plaintiffs suing Universal Music Group in a class action suit are asking that trial exhibits from a similar case be unsealed, but Apple is objecting to the motion as secret depositions from Steve Jobs and other sensitive materials are part of the document cache. ( 0 comments )
Apple, Motorola file for opposing summary judgments in FRAND case
Mon, Apr 30, 2012 - Both Apple and Motorola moved for summary judgments on Friday in a case involving the use of certain FRAND patents regarding wireless technology used in a number of 3G-capable iDevices. ( 0 comments )
Australian government questions Apple over digital content 'price gouging'
Mon, Apr 30, 2012 - The government of Australia has signed off on a parliamentary inquiry into alleged price gouging by Apple and other technology companies that sell digital content. ( 0 comments )
Settlement talks between Apple and Samsung scheduled for May 21-22
Sat, Apr 28, 2012 - A U.S. judge has scheduled court-moderated settlement talks between Apple and Samsung to take place on May 21-22 in San Francisco, Calif, in an effort to resolve a legal dispute that now includes 50 lawsuits across 10 countries. ( 0 comments )
Samsung in violation of court order to produce documents about Apple
Wed, Apr 25, 2012 - A U.S. judge has ruled that Samsung is in violation of court orders requiring it to product documents mentioning Apple's products, as Apple seeks evidence that its rival infringed on its patents. ( 0 comments )
Tim Cook would rather settle litigation, but will defend Apple IP
Tue, Apr 24, 2012 - In Apple's Q2 2012 earnings conference call on Tuesday, CEO Tim Cook responded to a question regarding ongoing worldwide patent litigation by saying that he would like to settle but will continue to defend the company's inventions. ( 0 comments )
ITC judge finds Apple in violation of one Motorola Wi-Fi patent
Tue, Apr 24, 2012 - A judge with the U.S. International Trade Commission has deemed that Apple's products violate one Motorola Mobility patent related to Wi-Fi technology. ( 0 comments )
Proview says settlement with Apple over iPad trademark 'likely'
Mon, Apr 23, 2012 - Proview's lawyer has indicated that the company believes it will "likely" reach an out-of-court settlement with Apple in its disagreement over ownership of the iPad trademark in China. ( 0 comments )
Fate of Apple 'antisuit lawsuit' against Motorola to be decided in July
Mon, Apr 23, 2012 - A California court on Monday set a hearing date for the next step in Apple's "antisuit lawsuit" which seeks to protect the company against litigation being leveled by Motorola over patent licensing issues. ( 0 comments )
Apple's ebook price-fixing court battle spills into Canada
Sat, Apr 21, 2012 - A Canadian class-action lawsuit alleging that Apple and its partner ebook publishers colluded to artificially inflate the price of content offered through the iBookstore was given the go ahead to launch on Friday. ( 0 comments )
In-app purchasing suit against Apple allowed to proceed
Fri, Apr 20, 2012 - A California judge has denied Apple's request to dismiss a lawsuit leveled by a group of parents who are suing for relief after their children spent large amounts of money on in-app purchases. ( 0 comments )
German taxpayers will pay millions to enforce Motorola's patents against Apple
Fri, Apr 20, 2012 - Taxpayers in Germany's federal state of Baden-Wurttemberg are set to pay out "several million euros" to Motorola due to its enforcement of two patents against Apple. ( 0 comments )
Apple in talks with Proview to settle iPad trademark dispute
Fri, Apr 20, 2012 - Discussions are underway between Apple and Proview as the two parties attempt to settle a dispute over ownership and use of the "iPad" name. ( 0 comments )
Google engineers defend source code, email in Oracle lawsuit over Java
Thu, Apr 19, 2012 - Two Google engineers, both of whom formerly worked for Sun, testified on Thursday about their role in developing the Android mobile operating system, defending their current employer from Oracle's accusations that it copied code and admitted internally that it needed to negotiate a license for Java. ( 0 comments )
Judge refuses to dismiss staff poaching suit against Apple, Pixar, Google
Thu, Apr 19, 2012 - Apple and a number of other technology and entertainment companies, including Google and Pixar, continue to face the prospect of a class-action antitrust suit over an anti-poaching agreement.
Samsung accuses Apple of violating 8 patents in latest US filing
Thu, Apr 19, 2012 - Samsung has filed a counterclaim against Apple in a California lawsuit, accusing the iPhone maker of violating eight patents and further escalating the fight between the two companies.
Apple seeks trial over DoJ price fixing allegations
Wed, Apr 18, 2012 - Apple on Wednesday rose to challenge the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit over alleged ebook price fixing, asking for a trial at the first hearing in Manhattan federal court since the DoJ's filing last week.
Apple, Samsung CEOs agree to meet in California for settlement talks
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 - Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook and Samsung CEO Gee-Sung Choi have agreed to meet in San Francisco, Calif., within the next three months to participate in moderated settlement talks. ( 45 comments )
Australian government, Apple can't reach deal on branding of 4G LTE iPad
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 - Apple and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission tried and failed on Monday to mediate a dispute over the naming of the new 4G LTE-capable iPad. ( 83 comments )
Apple faces more patent 'troll' suits than any other tech company
Fri, Apr 13, 2012 - Over the last five years, no technology company has been sued by more non-practicing entities over alleged patent infringement than Apple. ( 35 comments )
German court upholds ban on Apple's iCloud push e-mail services
Fri, Apr 13, 2012 - Apple will not be able to immediately reactivate push e-mail for iCloud and MobileMe users in Germany, as a local court has upheld a ban on the service in that country. ( 24 comments )
Apple denies DoJ allegations of collusion, says it broke up Amazon monopoly
Thu, Apr 12, 2012 - Apple has spoken out against the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit filed against the company earlier this week, noting that the launch of its iBookstore actually broke "Amazon's monopolistic grip on the publishing industry." ( 103 comments )
Apple granted motion to intervene in Lodsys patent dispute
Thu, Apr 12, 2012 - Ten months after filing for the motion, Apple has finally been granted the power to intervene on behalf of numerous iOS developers that have been hit with a slew of patent suits by Lodsys. ( 16 comments )
DoJ seen as unlikely to win antitrust e-book suit against Apple
Thu, Apr 12, 2012 - Experts who have reviewed the U.S. Department of Justice antitrust case against Apple over alleged price fixing of e-books believe that the government will likely lose. ( 115 comments )
Australian government may also sue Apple over e-book pricing
Thu, Apr 12, 2012 - The Australian government has begun urging retailers with concerns about e-book price fixing to file formal complaints, as it considers its own lawsuit against Apple and book publishers. ( 65 comments )
DoJ: Apple considered 'illegally dividing the digital content world with Amazon'
Wed, Apr 11, 2012 - In its newly filed lawsuit against Apple, the U.S. Department of Justice asserts that the iPad maker considered a content partnership with Amazon that would have allowed Apple to "own" digital delivery of audio and video. ( 96 comments )
US government files antitrust suit against Apple over e-book pricing [u]
Wed, Apr 11, 2012 - An antitrust suit accusing Apple and a number of book publishers of price fixing and collusion was filed by the U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday [updated]. ( 252 comments )
DoJ suit against Apple over e-book pricing may arrive this week
Tue, Apr 10, 2012 - The U.S. Department of Justice is readying an antitrust suit against Apple over alleged e-book price fixing and could launch the complaint as early as Wednesday, a new report claims. ( 41 comments )
As 'iPad' becomes synonymous with 'tablet,' Apple must protect brand
Mon, Apr 9, 2012 - The success of the iPad has made it the go-to tablet for consumers, leaving Apple in a position to defend its brand and ensure it doesn't become generic. ( 75 comments )
Apple unlikely to get Samsung device injunction from US court
Fri, Apr 6, 2012 - A U.S. appeals court on Friday was unimpressed by Apple's argument that a federal trial judge incorrectly denied the injunction of several Samsung products as part of the companies' ongoing worldwide patent dispute. ( 82 comments )
Qualcomm, Intel provide Apple with source code in patent battle with Samsung
Thu, Apr 5, 2012 - Lawyers in the U.S. and Australia are examining source code provided by Qualcomm and Intel to aid Apple in its defense against patent infringement lawsuits from rival Samsung. ( 15 comments )
Claim construction tilts toward Apple in US patent lawsuit against Samsung
Wed, Apr 4, 2012 - Apple has won favorable terms in defining terms during claim construction for the company's original lawsuit accusing Samsung of infringing on its intellectual property. ( 12 comments )
Judge calls Apple motion to reconsider Motorola ruling 'troubling'
Tue, Apr 3, 2012 - U.S. Circuit Judge Richard A. Posner shot down Apple's motion to reconsider a ruling of a Motorola patent case, writing that the document's two main arguments are founded on "flagrant misreadings" of the March 29 order. ( 55 comments )
European Commission investigating Motorola for suspected patent abuse
Tue, Apr 3, 2012 - The European Commission announced on Tuesday that it has opened two formal investigations against Motorola Mobility, which were spurred by complaints from Apple and Microsoft. ( 51 comments )
Creditor request to liquidate Proview blocked due to iPad trademark potential
Tue, Apr 3, 2012 - Proview's lawsuit against Apple over the iPad trademark in China will continue unobstructed now that a court has blocked one creditor's attempt to liquidate the company. ( 28 comments )
Judge affirms vital Apple touchscreen patent in case against Motorola
Sat, Mar 31, 2012 - Judge Richard Posner has issued an order upholding some of Apple's patent claims against Motorola Mobility that one analysis believes will likely result in a finding of infringement on Motorola's part. ( 166 comments )
Apple updates Australian store to further clarify 4G abilities of new iPad
Fri, Mar 30, 2012 - Apple has added more prominent text to its online store in Australia, informing consumers that the 4G version of the new iPad does not work with LTE networks in that country. ( 56 comments )
Apple faces second class-action lawsuit over Siri
Fri, Mar 30, 2012 - A new class-action lawsuit has been filed against Apple over its Siri voice recognition feature of the iPhone 4S with allegations that the company is falsely representing the service's capabilities. ( 81 comments )
Apple and Samsung have 'communicated lately' about patent suit settlements
Thu, Mar 29, 2012 - Despite late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs's vow to go "thermonuclear war" on devices running Google's Android operating system, Apple and Samsung have recently had discussions about potentially settling their ongoing legal disputes. ( 57 comments )
iPhone 4 owners who didn't take a free case can now claim $15 settlement
Thu, Mar 29, 2012 - Legal notices began arriving with iPhone 4 owners on Thursday, informing them that they can receive $15 if they refused to take a free case from Apple as a result of a class-action settlement. ( 17 comments )
Sweden, UK may also investigate Apple's '4G' marketing for new iPad
Wed, Mar 28, 2012 - The Swedish Consumer Agency is considering launching an investigation into the new iPad for "misleading" marketing related to high-speed 4G LTE connectivity, while officials in the U.K. are also assessing consumer complaints [updated]. ( 160 comments )
Apple proposes refunds for Australian customers unhappy with '4G' iPad [u]
Tue, Mar 27, 2012 - In an effort to head off a lawsuit from Australia's consumer commission, Apple has proposed offering refunds to consumers in Australia who may have been misled into thinking that the new iPad would operate at 4G speeds in the country. ( 127 comments )
Apple, Samsung & Sony sued over graphics processing patent
Tue, Mar 27, 2012 - A patent holder has taken aim at Apple — along with Samsung, Sony and others — for allegedly infringing upon inventions related to graphics processing. ( 28 comments )
Australian government accuses Apple of 'misleading' 4G claims with new iPad
Tue, Mar 27, 2012 - The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has announced it will take Apple to court over "misleading" advertisements showing its newest touchscreen tablet runs at 4G speeds in Australia. ( 198 comments )
83-year-old woman sues Apple after walking into glass retail store door
Mon, Mar 26, 2012 - An octogenarian has filed a legal complaint against Apple after she broke her nose on the doors of the Manhasset Apple Store in Long Island. ( 158 comments )
Apple met with Samsung 4 times in 2010 trying to avoid patent litigation
Thu, Mar 22, 2012 - Prior to filing suit against Samsung for alleged copyright infringement, Apple approached its rival four times in 2010 in an attempt to avoid resorting to litigation. ( 33 comments )
Judge says Apple request for Google, Motorola documents too 'vague'
Tue, Mar 20, 2012 - A U.S. Circuit Judge has told Apple to "narrow its request" for information on Google's $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility and the development of Android. ( 12 comments )
Final ITC ruling clears Motorola of Apple patent infringement
Sat, Mar 17, 2012 - After reviewing an initial determination that exonerated Motorola Mobility from claims of infringement on certain Apple patents, the U.S. International Trade Commission on Friday handed down a "finding of no violation" that effectively brings an end to the nearly year-and-a-half long investigation. ( 61 comments )
Motorola injunction against Apple push services upheld in Germany
Fri, Mar 16, 2012 - German iOS device owners will be without push notifications for an extended period of time as a German court denied Apple's appeal to halt a Motorola ban on the service used by iCloud and MobileMe. ( 28 comments )
Samsung loses 'important' patent decision to Apple in Netherlands
Wed, Mar 14, 2012 - Samsung suffered a legal setback on Wednesday in the Netherlands, where a court sided with Apple on a FRAND patent dispute that was characterized as both "important" and "highly meaningful." ( 56 comments )
AT&T offers settlement to iPhone user who sued over 3G throttling
Tue, Mar 13, 2012 - AT&T has offered a settlement to a California resident who successfully sued the carrier in small claims court for throttling his unlimited 3G data plan. ( 74 comments )
Apple accuses Proview of 'misleading Chinese courts' over iPad name
Tue, Mar 13, 2012 - In its most detailed public statement regarding the ongoing Proview iPad trademark dispute, Apple on Tuesday said that the Chinese company is purposely misleading courts in order to recoup massive debt and stave off impatient creditors. ( 53 comments )
FTC subpoenas Apple for iOS search data in antitrust probe of Google
Tue, Mar 13, 2012 - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has subpoenaed Apple in an effort to learn how it uses Google's search functionality on iOS devices as part of an ongoing antitrust investigation into Google. ( 13 comments )
Apple streamlines ITC suit against Samsung with fewer patent claims
Mon, Mar 12, 2012 - In a move to narrow the scope of its ITC patent infringement case against Samsung, Apple on Monday removed a number of claims pertaining to two owned patents and dropped one patent assertion entirely. ( 5 comments )
Apple adds army of Korean-speakers to legal team in Samsung patent war
Fri, Mar 9, 2012 - As part of its ongoing patent battle with Samsung, Apple has reportedly hired 73 contract attorneys and 20 reviewers of Korean-American descent to sift through the growing mountain of Korean-language documents provided by the Galaxy Tab maker. ( 21 comments )
Judge orders Apple to halt patent litigation against Kodak
Thu, Mar 8, 2012 - 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. ( 16 comments )
Samsung may already be preparing legal assault on Apple's new iPad
Thu, Mar 8, 2012 - Samsung has called for a last-minute hearing for its ongoing lawsuit with Apple in Australia, prompting speculation that the company is preparing to attack the company's newly announced iPad. ( 93 comments )
Samsung files new patent infringement suit against Apple in South Korea
Wed, Mar 7, 2012 - The number of lawsuits between Samsung and Apple continues to grow, as on Wednesday Samsung revealed it had filed another patent infringement claim in South Korea, accusing the iPhone 4S and iPad 2 of infringing on three patents. ( 43 comments )
Apple seeks up to $15 per Android device in settlements offered to Motorola, Samsung
Tue, Mar 6, 2012 - Apple has reportedly offered settlements to Motorola and Samsung in patent infringement suits against its rivals, and has asked for between $5 and $15 per handset. ( 73 comments )
Proview creditor calls for bankruptcy as iPad trademark suit drags on
Mon, Mar 5, 2012 - As the legal battle between Proview and Apple over the iPad trademark in China continues, one creditor has become unwilling to wait for a settlement and has applied to have the ailing monitor maker declared bankrupt. ( 41 comments )
Kodak sells online business to Shutterfly, patent sale held up by Apple dispute
Fri, Mar 2, 2012 - 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. ( 13 comments )
German court tosses Samsung's 3G patent suit, Apple's slide-to-unlock complaint
Fri, Mar 2, 2012 - A German court handed out two rulings on Friday, tossing one lawsuit from Samsung against Apple over 3G standards, and another suit Apple lodged against Samsung over touchscreen slide-to-unlock functionality. ( 115 comments )
Apple wins injunction against Motorola in Germany over photo gallery patent
Thu, Mar 1, 2012 - Apple on Thursday earned a key victory in a German patent infringement suit against Motorola Mobility, earning the iPhone maker an injunction against a number of Motorola devices. ( 39 comments )
Proview and Apple argue in China higher court over 'iPad' trademark
Wed, Feb 29, 2012 - Apple and Proview squared off in a high court in Beijing on Wednesday over use of the "iPad" name, where Apple accused Proview of "conspiratorial" actions to gain money. ( 58 comments )
Proview profiled as a near-dead company with 'IPAD' name as its only major asset
Tue, Feb 28, 2012 - Once a significant technology company with 18,000 employees, Proview is now a nearly dead operation where officials are banking on cashing in on a trademark dispute with Apple over the "iPad" name. ( 39 comments )
Google, Apple sued over Street View mapping tech
Mon, Feb 27, 2012 - Both Google and Apple are facing a lawsuit that alleges the internet giant's Street View map feature, which is built into certain iOS devices, infringes on prior art regarding interactive mapping technology, and is the newest suit in a seemingly endless string of technology patent litigation. ( 67 comments )
Proview speaks out on US suit, accuses Apple of fraud & unfair competition
Mon, Feb 27, 2012 - Proview on Monday announced that it has amended its California lawsuit against Apple over its use of the "iPad" moniker, accusing the company of multiple instances of fraud and unfair competition. ( 92 comments )
Apple's latest legal victory over Motorola in Germany declared 'huge'
Mon, Feb 27, 2012 - Apple's latest courtroom win over Motorola Mobility in a German patent infringement suit is so significant, it has led one expert to now question whether Google's $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola was worth it. ( 69 comments )
Experts say Proview could benefit from secrecy Apple used to obtain 'iPad' name
Mon, Feb 27, 2012 - Apple's legendary secrecy led the company to employ unusual tactics in acquiring the "iPad" trademark from Chinese company Proview, and those methods may have bolstered Proview's case against them, experts say. ( 80 comments )
Proview sues Apple over 'iPad' moniker in U.S.
Thu, Feb 23, 2012 - In a surprising turn, a previously unreported court filing reveals that Chinese company Proview is suing Apple over the 'iPad' trademark in a California court, further convoluting the protracted fracas. ( 49 comments )
Chinese writers double request for damages in Apple piracy suit
Thu, Feb 23, 2012 - In a revision to a December filing, nine Chinese writers claiming that Apple has been selling pirated versions of their work on its App Store nearly doubled the amount they are demanding from the company, and now seek a compensatory payout of over $3.6 million. ( 54 comments )
Shanghai court sides with Apple in iPad trademark dispute, sales to continue
Thu, Feb 23, 2012 - Apple can continue to sell the iPad in Shanghai after a local court sided with the company in a trademark dispute over ownership of the "iPad" name. ( 63 comments )
Apple sued by patent holding company over 'multimedia voicemail'
Wed, Feb 22, 2012 - So-called patent troll Brandywine Communications Technologies filed a complaint on Tuesday against Apple's iPhone and iPad, claiming that the devices infringe on certain 'multimedia voicemail' patents. ( 53 comments )
Microsoft joins Apple in FRAND patent fight against Motorola
Wed, Feb 22, 2012 - Microsoft has joined Apple in filing an antitrust suit against Motorola Mobility in the European Union for allegedly abusing its standard-essential patents. ( 60 comments )
Apple tells court banning iPad sales would 'hurt China's national interest'
Wed, Feb 22, 2012 - Apple and Proview, the company challenging over the use of the "iPad" name, squared off in court in Shanghai on Wednesday, where Apple argued that a ban on iPad sales would be a negative for the nation of China. ( 67 comments )
Proview ready to negotiate on eve of Shanghai court hearing
Tue, Feb 21, 2012 - One day before deliberations are scheduled to begin over contested 'iPad' trademark rights in Shanghai, Chinese company Proview has said that it is preparing for out of court talks with Apple which could result in a settlement and bring an end to the prolonged dispute. ( 81 comments )
Apple threatens Proview with defamation countersuit
Mon, Feb 20, 2012 - Following a Monday announcement that Proview had won a small legal victory against Apple on Friday, the iPad maker is threatening to sue the bankrupt Chinese company over purportedly false and misleading statements released to the press. ( 65 comments )
Chinese iPad trademark suit seen as chance for Samsung, Lenovo to gain on Apple
Mon, Feb 20, 2012 - Apple's continuing struggles over ownership of the "iPad" name in China are viewed by industry watchers as an opportunity for rivals Samsung and Lenovo to gain some ground in the massive market. ( 53 comments )
Lower Chinese court rules to halt iPad sales
Mon, Feb 20, 2012 - Proview, the Shenzhen company that is claiming trademark rights to the 'iPad' name, said it won a small legal victory on Friday as the Intermediate People's Court in Huizhou handed down a ruling against the sale of Apple's ubiquitous tablet. ( 78 comments )
Apple lodged FRAND abuse complaint against Motorola with European Commission
Sat, Feb 18, 2012 - A regulatory filing from Motorola Mobility has revealed that Apple has complained to the European Commission over the handset maker's efforts to obtain injunctions against its rival by wielding standards-essential patents with FRAND commitments. ( 131 comments )
Apple settles class-action suit over iPhone 4 antenna, offers US customers $15 or Bumper
Fri, Feb 17, 2012 - A new settlement reached between Apple and members of a class-action lawsuit over an antenna issue with the iPhone 4 will offer U.S residents who purchased the device $15 in cash or a free bumper case. ( 98 comments )
ITC dismisses HTC complaint against Apple
Fri, Feb 17, 2012 - The U.S. International Trade Commission on Friday dismissed the first of a set of complaints HTC leveled against Apple, finding that the Cupertino, Calif., company did not violate a power management patent owned by the Taiwanese handset maker. ( 12 comments )
Google version of 'slide-to-unlock' patent published by USPTO
Fri, Feb 17, 2012 - Following a key Apple court win against Motorola in Germany over a 'slide-to-unlock' patent, Google last week saw its own unlocking patent filing from 2010 published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. ( 38 comments )
