Patents in Apple-HTC settlement must remain unsealed, judge says

In a late Monday ruling, Apple v. Samsung Judge Lucy Koh said that the patents Apple and HTC are cross-licensing as part of a ten-year deal will not remain sealed, indicating that the public will be privy to the sensitive information.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 12

Apple-HTC licensing deal to auto-terminate if any party is bought out

A heavily redacted public version of the Apple and HTC licensing agreement was discovered on Wednesday, offering a few shreds of information regarding the ten-year deal including a "change of control" clause that automatically terminates the agreement if one of the parties is bought out.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 14

HTC head denies rumored details of Apple licensing deal

In a statement to reporters on Tuesday, HTC CEO Peter Chou denied analysts' guesses as to the details surrounding the Taiwanese company's ten-year licensing deal with Apple, calling the widely-cited estimates "baseless."

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 6

HTC settlement may pay Apple $8 per phone, act as blueprint for Samsung & Motorola

Apple's out-of-court settlement with rival smartphone maker HTC is expected to give Apple a net licensing fee of as much as $8 per phone, and may also serve as a blueprint for future deals with Samsung and Motorola.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 44

Apple and HTC settle all patent litigation, agree to 10-year licensing deal

Apple announced on Saturday that it has reached a global settlement with HTC that includes the dismissal of all ongoing court litigation, and will participate in a ten-year license agreement that covers current and future patents held by both companies.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 77

Like Apple, HTC begins reducing dependence on Samsung for smartphone parts

HTC has switched orders for key components in its smartphones away from Samsung, in a move that echoes Apple's efforts to reduce reliance on a major competitor.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 54

Apple and HTC report no progress in settlement talks over ITC complaint

In a filing with the U.S. International Trade Commission, Apple and HTC confirm they have held two settlement meetings since Aug. 13 and while the talks have yet to yield a deal, the two parties plan continue discussions.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 4

Apple's iPhone tops JD Power satisfaction survey for 8th straight time

Apple's iPhone once again topped the J.D. Power and Associates rankings for customer satisfaction, marking 8 straight surveys of besting the competition.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 24

Nokia, Motorola to unveil new phones at the 'worst time:' a week before Apple

Both Nokia and Google-owned Motorola Mobility are holding events today to introduce new products, just a week before Apple is expected to introduce its next-generation iPhone.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 95

HTC has no intention to settle with Apple in wake of Samsung loss

Smartphone maker HTC plans to continue its patent infringement battle with Apple, even though Apple just earned a significant victory against another Android-based handset manufacturer, Samsung.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 171

HTC revenues down 27%, blames competition

HTC lowered its guidance after missing analysts' expectations and reporting a 27 percent drop in revenues and a 57 percent drop in operating profits. The company's slide is being blamed on increasing difficult competition in the smartphone arena.

Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 25

Judge grants HTC request to sever, transfer Apple suit to Delaware

A Miami district court judge on Tuesday granted HTC's request to sever Apple's claims against the Taiwanese smartphone maker from an ongoing Motorola Mobility v. Apple case and move the suit to a Delaware court.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 7

HTC withdraws critical patent in ITC case against Apple

HTC on Monday withdrew a critical patent from its International Trade Commission complaint against Apple, bringing its number of asserted claims down to only two allegedly standard-essential patents.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 5

Samsung smartphone shipments estimated at 52M, doubling Apple's iPhone

A new estimate pegs Samsung's smartphone shipments for the second quarter of calendar 2012 at 52.1 million, which would be twice the 26 million iPhones Apple sold during the same period.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 204

Apple countersued by HTC over two recently-purchased HP patents

It was reported on Tuesday that HTC is bringing counterclaims against Apple over two HP patents the Taiwanese smartphone maker recently acquired to help fight its legal battle with the Cupertino tech giant.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 34

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