Lawsuit accusing entire computer industry of patent infringement fails on missed deadline

A $350 billion lawsuit that accused effectively the entire computer industry of patent infringement has been dismissed because an opening brief wasn't filed by a July 2 deadline.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 17

Apple, other tech firms sue to block precedent on inter partes review

Apple, Google, Intel, and Cisco on Monday filed a lawsuit that challenges a Patent Trial and Appeal Board precedent on inter partes reviews.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

Apple & other tech giants seek dismissal of cobalt mine child labor suit

Apple, in conjunction with Dell, Google, Microsoft, and Tesla have requested a dismissal of a class-action suit alleging tech companies have knowingly exploited underage labor in local mining for cobalt, used in lithium-ion batteries.

Mike Wuerthele 5 years ago 8

Judge 'inclined' to grant protection to Unreal Engine, not Fortnite

The judge presiding over Apple's legal fight with Epic Game said she isn't "inclined" to order Apple to reinstate Fortnite with new direct payment options intact, but may take action to allow Epic to maintain its Unreal Engine.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 15

TikTok files legal challenge against app ban executive order

TikTok's long-awaited legal challenge against a presidential executive order that would effectively ban the app in the United States has arrived, with the video sharing service suing to "protect our rights, and the rights of our community and employees."

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 15

WeChat users sue White House to fight executive order banning the app

A group of WeChat users filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Friday, in an attempt to put a stop to an executive order that would effectively ban the app from use in the United States.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 0

Epic calls Apple's 'Fortnite' & developer tool block 'overbroad retaliation'

Epic Games has responded to Apple's opposition to its court request preventing the removal of Fortnite from the App Store — and Microsoft is offering support for Epic's position.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 81

TikTok legal challenge against U.S. executive order may arrive Monday

Video sharing platform TikTok is going to take on the presidential executive order in a new legal challenge as early as Monday, a report claims, as the embattled app tries to shake off the impending ban on transactions.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 21

Apple hit with lawsuit alleging poor security measures on gift cards

Apple has been hit with a lawsuit alleging that its gift card security features are not strong enough to deter thieves.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 17

Epic Games to hold 'FreeFortnite Cup' as part of anti-Apple campaign

Epic Games is taking another swipe at Apple as Fortnite essentially sunsets on iOS, with the game maker holding an in-game tournament with special prizes that lampoon the tech giant.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 37

Apple must face sex bias lawsuit from janitorial service, California judge rules

Apple must contend with a lawsuit that accuses it of canceling a janitorial services contract because the owner is a woman, a judge ruled Wednesday.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 13

USITC investigating Apple over alleged infringement of Maxell's patents

The U.S. International Trade Commission announced on Wednesday that it is launching an investigation following a complaint by Maxell that Apple is infringing its patents.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 7

Epic Games CEO says Apple suit is about 'basic freedoms,' calls Apple a middleman

A day after filing private antitrust lawsuits against Apple and Google, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney said the decision to fight two of tech's biggest powers is more about freedom than money.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 110

Google follows Apple's lead, boots Fortnite from Play Store [u: sued]

Google on Thursday followed Apple's lead to pull Fortnite from the Play Store, a decision made after developer Epic Games updated the title to skirt app store fees with the implementation of direct in-app payments.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 31

Spotify supports Epic Games' private antitrust action against Apple

Music streaming service Spotify on Thursday threw support behind Epic Games after the Fortnite developer leveled a lawsuit against Apple over allegedly monopolistic App Store regulations.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 19

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