ITC judge finds key Kodak patent invalid in suit with Apple, RIM
Mon, May 21, 2012 - Kodak suffered a major setback on Monday as an initial ruling from the U.S. International Trade Commission determined that one of the company's key patents is invalid — a decision that could potentially reduce the value of Kodak's soon-to-be-auctioned patent portfolio. ( 0 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 )
Kodak opposes Apple's efforts to block $2.6 billion sale of disputed imaging patents
Mon, Mar 5, 2012 - Kodak is seeking to block Apple from halting its sale of $2.6 billion in imaging patents, related to claims that Apple actually owns some key patents Kodak is attempting to sell. ( 32 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 )
Briefly: Apple corrects 'Nightline'; Kodak ITC suit; Samsung Galaxy S II hits 20M
Thu, Feb 23, 2012 - After ABC Nightline's special episode on Apple's supply chain ran on Tuesday, the iPad maker has issued a correction on one claim by the show, while the U.S. International Trade Commission has agreed to investigate a recent lawsuit brought by ailing Eastman Kodak against Apple and HTC. Finally, Samsung announced on Thursday that it has sold 20 million Galaxy S II units since the smartphone launched last April. ( 46 comments )
Apple seeks approval to sue bankrupt Kodak for patent infringement
Wed, Feb 15, 2012 - Apple has asked a judge for permission to sue Eastman Kodak for alleged patent infringement, with the approval necessary because Kodak has recently filed for bankruptcy. ( 62 comments )
Apple claims ownership of digital photography patents asserted by Kodak
Fri, Jan 20, 2012 - Apple has asked a bankruptcy court to block Kodak from obtaining loans using certain patents as collateral, arguing that it believes the disputed Kodak patents actually belong to Apple. ( 64 comments )
Photography pioneer Kodak files for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Thu, Jan 19, 2012 - Unable to maintain a steady supply of money from its digital imaging patents, storied photography pioneer Eastman Kodak announced late Wednesday that it is filing for chapter 11 business reorganization and bankruptcy protection. ( 55 comments )
Kodak lawsuit accuses Apple of violating four patents (u)
Tue, Jan 10, 2012 - Writhing Eastman Kodak, Co. has filed lawsuits against Apple and HTC claiming infringement of patent violations regarding digital imaging technology amid last-ditch efforts to keep business afloat. ( 48 comments )
WSJ: Eastman Kodak readying bankruptcy filing
Wed, Jan 4, 2012 - A new report has rung an early death knell for once-mighty photography pioneer Eastman Kodak, claiming that the company is preparing a bankruptcy protection filing in case it is unable to sell off its digital imaging patents. ( 58 comments )
ITC delays ruling on Kodak suit against Apple until Sept. 2012
Mon, Dec 19, 2011 - With Eastman Kodak's cash reserves continuing to dwindle, the U.S. International Trade Commission has pushed back the expected date for a final decision on the company's patent infringement complaint against Apple from December of this year to September 2012. ( 18 comments )
Kodak patent sale attracting 'large numbers' of interested buyers
Wed, Aug 31, 2011 - Eastman Kodak revealed this week that interest in the company's digital imaging patents is high, as numerous people are seriously considering buying the patent collection. ( 19 comments )
Kodak's patents valued at more than 5 times market cap
Wed, Aug 17, 2011 - A recent analysis has estimated that Kodak's digital-imaging patents, which make up just 10 percent of its intellectual property portfolio, are worth $3 billion, more than five times the struggling photography pioneer's current value in terms of market capitalization. ( 26 comments )
Kodak's ITC case against Apple uncertain after judge retires
Thu, Aug 4, 2011 - Photography pioneer Kodak's patent infringement case against Apple with the International Trade Commission has been left in an uncertain transition due to the retirement of the judge overseeing the case. ( 9 comments )
Kodak may sell patent being used in lawsuits against Apple, RIM
Tue, Aug 2, 2011 - Eastman Kodak Co. is said to be considering the sale of one of its most valuable patents, an invention that is the key component of lawsuits against smartphone makers Apple and Research in Motion. ( 17 comments )
Kodak shopping patents around as losses mount and ITC ruling nears
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 - Even as Kodak anxiously awaits a ruling from the International Trade Commission that could bring in more than a billion dollars in revenue from Apple and RIM, the photography company is counting on its patent portfolio to reverse a string of losses that have sent shares of its stock tumbling. ( 37 comments )
ITC rules in favor of Kodak in Apple patent suit
Mon, Jul 18, 2011 - The U.S. International Trade Commission ruled on Monday that Kodak did not infringe on Apple's patents, upholding an ITC judge's decision from May. ( 16 comments )
Apple, RIM score a victory against Kodak in billion dollar patent suit
Thu, Jun 30, 2011 - In a mixed decision Thursday, the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that smart phones from Apple and Research in Motion do not violate digital photography patents owned by Eastman Kodak Co., denying the beleaguered photographic company its bread and butter claim. ( 26 comments )
ITC judge sides with Kodak in Apple patent suit
Thu, May 12, 2011 - A judge with the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled on Thursday that Eastman Kodak did not infringe upon digital-camera patents owned by Apple. ( 15 comments )
Kodak loses imaging patent claim against Apple, RIM
Mon, Jan 24, 2011 - A patent infringement case filed by Eastman Kodak against Apple and RIM has been ruled to be invalid by a US International Trade Commission judge. ( 35 comments )
ITC to investigate Kodak's complaint against Apple
Wed, Feb 17, 2010 - In addition to a probe inspired by a lawsuit from Nokia, the U.S. International Trade Commission announced this week it will also investigate a patent infringement complaint from Kodak against Apple. ( 16 comments )
