Apple cleared of infringing Motorola patents, avoids U.S. import ban

The U.S. International Trade Commission on Friday completed its review of a Motorola complaint from April, ruling against an import ban on Apple's iPhone and iPad after finding the devices do not infringe on certain wireless technology patents owned by the Google subsidiary.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 111

Motorola's seven-patent ITC complaint against Apple detailed

In Motorola's second U.S. International Trade Commission complaint against Apple, the company asserts a number of products infringe on seven owned patents pertaining to wireless technologies like location-based reminders, multimedia applications and managing messages and content.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 69

Samsung to call Motorola's "one bullet to kill" witness to justify iPhone royalty demands

After working to defend against for two weeks of Apple's copying claims, Samsung has gone on the defensive to claim that Apple owes it steep royalties for infringing its 3G standard essential patents, using the same witness called by Google's Motorola Mobility to bring standards essential patent claims against Microsoft.

Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 40

Apple, Google appeal dismissal of Apple v. Motorola suit

Both Apple and Google on Friday filed appeals to Judge Richard Posner's June decision to dismiss Apple v. Motorola, a case that has been in litigation since 2010.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 48

Google argues popular Apple patents are de facto standards essential

In a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee, Google asserts that popular patents held by companies like Apple should be considered de facto standards essential, arguing the ubiquitous inventions are just as important to consumers as certified essential properties.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 275

German court rules Motorola Xoom doesn't violate Apple's iPad patents

The Motorola Xoom tablet doesn't infringe on Apple's patented design for the iPad, a German court ruled on Tuesday.

Slash Lane 13 years ago 34

Judge who tossed Apple-Motorola suit questions need for software patents

Judge Richard Posner, who recently dismissed Apple's patent infringement case against Motorola, believes the smartphone industry is plagued by a "proliferation of patents."

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 189

Apple's iPhone 4S remains top selling smartphone at Verizon

Though the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx is said to be "gaining ground," the Apple's iPhone 4S reportedly remains the best selling smartphone at Verizon, the largest carrier in the U.S.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 54

Apple could see U.S. import ban following ITC review of Motorola patent win

The U.S. International Trade Commission on Monday announced that it will review an April ruling that found certain Apple products to infringe upon a Motorola Wi-Fi patent, possibly leading to an import ban on products utilizing the technology.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 65

Apple's patent case against Motorola dismissed 'with prejudice'

A U.S. court judge on Friday dismissed Apple's smartphone patent claims against Motorola after holding a rehearing on Wednesday, possibly putting an end to the nearly two-year conflict.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 76

Apple injunction against Motorola phones would be 'catastrophic,' judge says

A U.S. judge was unimpressed with arguments made by Apple at a Wednesday hearing meant to explain why injunctive relief is a suitable course of action against Motorola in the company's ongoing patent case with the Droid maker.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 47

Apple attempting to salvage lawsuit against Motorola

Attorneys for Apple will appear in a Chicago court today in an effort to keep a patent infringement lawsuit against Google's Motorola Mobility alive.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 14

Apple given second chance at Motorola injunction

Judge Richard Posner on Thursday decided to grant Apple an injunction hearing against Motorola, reversing his tentative ruling to reject the case last week.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 13

Judge cancels Apple patent-infringement trial against Motorola

Apple's patent-infringement case against Google's Motorola Mobility unit is dead in the water after a U.S. judge aborted the proceedings less than one week before the trial was set to start.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 75

ETSI chooses Apple's 'nano-SIM' design as new standard

The European Telecommunications Standards Institute on Friday selected Apple's contested "nano-SIM" design as the official fourth form factor for the SIM card standard.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 59

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