Samsung Galaxy 10.1N cleared for sale in Germany
Thu, Feb 9, 2012 - One week after denying Apple an injunction against the Galaxy Tab 10.1N, a German court on Thursday officially cleared the reworked Samsung tablet for sale after the original was banned for copying the "look and feel" of the iPad. ( 25 comments )
Chinese lawsuit seeks $38M, apology from Apple for use of iPad name
Tue, Feb 7, 2012 - A representative from a Chinese company suing Apple in a dispute over the iPad trademark has said it is "demanding an apology" and anticipates Apple will be fined $38 million by a Beijing court over the issue. ( 49 comments )
Briefly: First Enyo-based iOS app, New Zealand trademark dispute
Mon, Feb 6, 2012 - The first app developed for Apple's iOS using the now open-source Enyo 2.0 framework has hit the App Store, while Apple seeks to bar the trademarking of a mobile device case called the "driPhone" in New Zealand. ( 19 comments )
Motorola seeking 2.25% of Apple's sales for standard-essential patent license
Sat, Feb 4, 2012 - Recently uncovered court documents from Motorola Mobility's legal complaints against Apple have revealed that the handset maker is seeking 2.25 percent of Apple's sales of wireless devices in exchange for a patent license covering its standard-essential intellectual property. ( 140 comments )
Apple returns 3G devices to German store as injunction quickly suspended
Fri, Feb 3, 2012 - Just hours after word began to spread that Apple was forced to pull most of its 3G devices from its German online store following an injunction awarded to Motorola, the iPhone maker successfully had the ruling suspended and has recommenced sales. ( 36 comments )
Apple pulls all 3G iOS devices but iPhone 4S from German online store
Fri, Feb 3, 2012 - Apple has removed all 3G/UMTS-capable iPad and iPhone models from its German online store in response to an injunction based on a wireless standard FRAND patent owned by Motorola Mobility. ( 105 comments )
Apple appeals Chinese iPad trademark rejection
Tue, Jan 31, 2012 - Apple has filed an appeal over a Chinese court's December decision to reject a claim to the iPad name after it leveled a lawsuit against a local company in an attempt to assert control of the trademark in the region. ( 26 comments )
Samsung target of official EU antitrust probe
Tue, Jan 31, 2012 - The European Commission announced on Tuesday that it has opened a formal investigation to decide whether Samsung's use of standard-essential FRAND patents as leverage in high profile cases, such as the company's worldwide battle with Apple, violates EU antitrust laws. ( 33 comments )
Apple features 'communication to protect consumers' in Italy after court ruling
Fri, Jan 27, 2012 - Apple has complied with a court order in Italy and begun informing customers at its online store about a legally mandated two-year warranty. ( 9 comments )
German court dismisses second Samsung patent suit against Apple
Fri, Jan 27, 2012 - In an early morning ruling on Friday, the Mannheim Regional Court dismissed the second of five 3G/UMTS standards patent suits Samsung leveled against Apple. ( 18 comments )
New Motorola suit seeks injunction against Apple's iPhone 4S, iCloud
Wed, Jan 25, 2012 - Motorola Mobility has filed a new U.S. lawsuit, presumably with approval from Google, against Apple, seeking an injunction against the newly released iPhone 4S as well as the iCloud service. ( 40 comments )
Dutch court rules Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 doesn't infringe on Apple's designs
Tue, Jan 24, 2012 - An appeals court in The Netherlands has sided with Samsung and ruled that its Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet does not infringe on patented designs owned by Apple. ( 121 comments )
German court tosses Samsung's 3G-related lawsuit against Apple
Fri, Jan 20, 2012 - One of Samsung's numerous lawsuits against Apple in Germany, accusing the iPhone maker of violating a patent related to 3G/UMTS wireless communications, was rejected by the court on Friday. ( 23 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 )
Apple targets Galaxy S II, 9 other Samsung smartphones in new German suit
Tue, Jan 17, 2012 - Apple's latest lawsuits against Samsung have asked a German court to ban the sale of the Galaxy S II and nine other smartphones, along with five tablet models. ( 94 comments )
ITC rules Motorola did not violate Apple patents [u]
Fri, Jan 13, 2012 - Apple's worldwide battle against Google's Android platform was dealt a blow as the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that Motorola's Droid line of smartphones do not violate Apple's patents [updated with statement from Motorola]. ( 31 comments )
Android litigation seen adding 'significant value' for Apple shareholders
Mon, Jan 9, 2012 - Patent infringement litigation between Apple and Android-based handset makers is viewed as a positive for AAPL shareholders, who could benefit from the company's iPhone patent portfolio with licensing deals or a potential ban on Android devices. ( 44 comments )
Apple trying to stop sale of Steve Jobs action figure
Thu, Jan 5, 2012 - Apple's legal team has set its sights on preventing a new lifelike figurine, designed to look like late Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs, from being sold for $99. ( 73 comments )
Multi-touch patent settlement with Elan costs Apple $5 million
Thu, Jan 5, 2012 - Apple has reached a settlement in a multi-touch patent infringement suit with Elan Microelectronics Corp., in which the iPhone maker will pay out $5 million. ( 22 comments )
Apple could collect $10 for every Android device sold, expert says
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 - If Apple were to abandon its lawsuits against Android smartphone manufacturers and instead negotiate licensing fees for its patented technology, one expert believes Apple could collect $10 for each Android device sold. ( 218 comments )
Italy fines Apple $1.2M for 'unfair commercial practices'
Tue, Dec 27, 2011 - Apple's retail operations were fined 900,000 euros, or $1.2 million, in Italy in response to complaints of "unfair commercial practices" related to product warranties. ( 82 comments )
Motorola likely to change Android photo viewer to avoid Apple patent
Fri, Dec 23, 2011 - Apple is likely to win a patent dispute against Motorola related to photo gallery scrolling on a touchscreen device, as the smartphone "war of attrition" continues. ( 25 comments )
Apple unlikely to win ban on Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N in Germany
Thu, Dec 22, 2011 - A judge in Germany has indicated that Apple is unlikely to secure a ban on sales of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 for alleged patent infringement. ( 69 comments )
HTC already testing phones to work around ITC ruling
Tue, Dec 20, 2011 - HTC Chief Executive Peter Chou revealed on Wednesday that the company is already testing a workaround in order to comply with the U.S. International Trade Commission's ban on devices infringing on Apple's Data Detector patent. ( 34 comments )
Apple sues Samsung over patented iPad, iPhone case designs [u]
Tue, Dec 20, 2011 - The legal battle between Samsung and Apple continues to grow, as Apple has filed a new lawsuit against Samsung accusing the company of violating patents related to tablet and smartphone case designs [updated with clarification from Samsung]. ( 92 comments )
Apple's legal victory over HTC not expected to have a major effect
Tue, Dec 20, 2011 - Though the International Trade Commission has placed an injunction against HTC Android phones that infringe on Apple's intellectual property, the ruling is not expected to have a major effect on either HTC or Apple. ( 27 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 )
ITC to review one patent in HTC complaint against Apple
Fri, Dec 16, 2011 - The U.S. International Trade Commission revealed on Friday that it will reexamine the "no violation" ruling on just one of the four patents that HTC had accused Apple of infringing. ( 42 comments )
Samsung sues Apple over 4 new patents, but backs off iPhone 4S complaint
Fri, Dec 16, 2011 - Samsung has added four new patents to its lawsuit against Apple in Germany, but has backed off of a complaint related to baseband chips in the iPhone 4S. ( 76 comments )
Samsung newspaper ad hypes Galaxy Tab as 'tablet Apple tried to stop'
Thu, Dec 15, 2011 - Samsung officials have credited Apple's lawsuits for attracting attention to its Galaxy Tab lineup, while a new advertisement is portraying the device as "the tablet Apple tried to stop." ( 136 comments )
ITC pushes back final ruling in Apple suit against HTC to Dec. 19
Wed, Dec 14, 2011 - HTC announced late Tuesday that the International Trade Commission has postponed its final ruling in Apple's lawsuit against the Taiwanese handset maker, with the final decision now scheduled to arrive Dec. 19. ( 8 comments )
Apple accused of feeding intellectual property to 'patent troll'
Sat, Dec 10, 2011 - According to a new report, Apple has transferred some of its patents to patent-licensing firm Digitude Innovations, prompting accusations that the company is aiding a so-called "patent troll." ( 271 comments )
Apple accuses Samsung lawyers of stalling in court
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 - Apple's legal counsel believe their efforts for an expedited trial in their patent infringement suit against Samsung are being held up by Samsung's uncooperative attorneys. ( 39 comments )
Motorola wins major injunction against Apple's iPhone, iPad in Germany
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 - Motorola Mobility on Friday won a major patent infringement decision against Apple in Germany, a ruling that includes an injunction against the iPhone and 3G-capable iPads. ( 138 comments )
Apple appeals denied injunction of Samsung Galaxy sales in the US
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 - Apple has appealed its case for a preliminary injunction against four Samsung Galaxy devices to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in the U.S., with one legal expert claiming Apple stands a "pretty good chance" of convincing the court to overturn at least some parts of the original ruling. ( 32 comments )
EU investigating Apple for anticompetitive e-book pricing
Tue, Dec 6, 2011 - Apple joins five book publishers as the target of a European Union investigation into anticompetitive practices in the e-book market. ( 47 comments )
Class-action Carrier IQ suit targets Apple, HTC, Samsung, carriers & more
Mon, Dec 5, 2011 - Apple is one of a laundry list of companies that have been targeted in a new class-action lawsuit over the Carrier IQ software data logging controversy. ( 64 comments )
Apple licensed scrolling patent to IBM & Nokia, offered to Samsung
Mon, Dec 5, 2011 - Contradicting a belief that Apple refuses to license its patented technology to competing companies, a new report reveals that both Nokia and IBM licensed a patent covering iOS touch-based scrolling, and a licensing agreement was also offered to Samsung. ( 25 comments )
Australian court overturns ban on Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, Apple to appeal
Tue, Nov 29, 2011 - An Australian court has overturned a preliminary injunction against Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 as part of the ongoing legal battle between Apple and its rival, but the iPad maker has indicated that it will appeal the ruling. ( 122 comments )
Apple asks German court to bar sales of Samsung's redesigned Galaxy Tab 10.1N
Tue, Nov 29, 2011 - Samsung's recent retooling of its Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet wasn't enough to ward off Apple's legal challenges, as the iPad maker has now asked a German court to stop sales of the redesigned Tab 10.1N. ( 37 comments )
Apple, Graphics Properties Holdings battle with multiple patent suits
Tue, Nov 29, 2011 - In a handful of newly filed patent infringement lawsuits, Apple is suing and also being sued by Graphics Properties Holdings, formerly known as Silicon Graphics Inc. ( 36 comments )
HTC reevaluating S3 Graphics purchase after ITC reversal
Wed, Nov 23, 2011 - HTC is having second thoughts about its decision to purchase S3 Graphics now that the U.S. International Trade Commission has dismissed S3's patent infringement complaint against Apple. ( 59 comments )
Motorola seen as 'likely' to win German patent suit against Apple's iCloud
Fri, Nov 18, 2011 - A German court appears poised to rule against Apple and in favor of Motorola over alleged patent infringement related to iCloud. ( 52 comments )
Samsung modifies, rebrands & relaunches Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Germany
Wed, Nov 16, 2011 - In an attempt to bypass claims of patent infringement from Apple, Samsung has modified the design of its Galaxy Tab 10.1 touchscreen tablet, slightly renamed it, and re-released it in Germany. ( 34 comments )
Samsung obtains March 2012 hearing against Apple in Australian patent case
Tue, Nov 15, 2011 - Samsung has successfully obtained a full hearing with an Australian court for its patent case against rival Apple's iPhone 4S, with the hearing scheduled to take place in March 2012. ( 16 comments )
Samsung won't try to block Apple's iPhone 4S in South Korea
Mon, Nov 14, 2011 - Samsung has announced it will not seek an injunction in its own country of South Korea against Apple's newly released iPhone 4S. ( 14 comments )
Apple notifies faulty MagSafe owners of class-action settlement
Tue, Nov 8, 2011 - Apple has reached a settlement on a class-action lawsuit over T-shaped MagSafe connectors for MacBook and MacBook Pro models that can fray and come apart. ( 25 comments )
Apple court filing takes HTC to task over superfluous comma
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 - In an amusing example of Apple's attention to detail, a new court filing from the company corrected a punctuation error made by rival HTC. ( 45 comments )
Apple likely to get suspension of German injunction from Motorola, lawyers say
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 - Several German lawyers polled about a recent preliminary injunction against Apple won by rival Motorola Mobility are in agreement that Apple is likely to win a temporary suspension of the order, though they did note that failure to do so could have an impact on its business in the country. ( 18 comments )
Lawsuit accuses Apple's iPhone 4S of violating VPN patent
Thu, Nov 3, 2011 - Apple is the target of a new lawsuit that asserts a number of the company's products, including the newly released iPhone 4S, infringe on a virtual private network patent. ( 24 comments )
Small Spanish tablet maker wins patent attack from Apple
Wed, Nov 2, 2011 - After successfully defending itself from a patent infringement suit from Apple, a small Spanish tablet maker has turned the tables and is now suing Apple for anticompetitive behavior. ( 86 comments )
Samsung to depose Apple's iPhone designers, including Jony Ive
Wed, Nov 2, 2011 - By the end of the month, Samsung plans to have depositions from a number of Apple designers, including senior vice president Jonathan Ive, in its ongoing patent infringement suit. ( 132 comments )
UK tribunal upholds Apple's firing of retail employee for critical Facebook post
Tue, Nov 1, 2011 - A British Employment Tribunal has upheld Apple's decision to dismiss a retail store employee who violated company policy by posting derogatory comments about his employer on the Facebook social networking site. ( 33 comments )
Samsung appeals injunction barring Galaxy Tab sales in Australia
Thu, Oct 27, 2011 - Samsung on Thursday appealed a court decision that banned sales of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia due to alleged infringement of patents owned by Apple. ( 11 comments )
Judge denies Samsung attempt to squash Italian iPhone 4S launch
Wed, Oct 26, 2011 - A judge on Wednesday denied Samsung’s request for an injunction on Apple's new iPhone 4S sales in Italy ahead of this Friday's local launch. ( 40 comments )
Apple awarded patent for touchscreen slide-to-unlock gesture
Wed, Oct 26, 2011 - Apple's arsenal of patents potentially became stronger this week, when the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awarded the company another patent related to unlock gestures on a touchscreen device. ( 192 comments )
Samsung COO met with Apple's Tim Cook to discuss supplying 'better parts' through 2014
Wed, Oct 19, 2011 - After attending a memorial service in honor of the late Steve Jobs, Samsung's chief operating officer met with Apple CEO Tim Cook to discuss supplying the company with "even better parts" in 2013 and 2014, after its current contract ends next year. ( 43 comments )
Samsung's new Galaxy Nexus designed to avoid infringing Apple patents
Wed, Oct 19, 2011 - Given Samsung's series of patent infringement lawsuits with Apple, the company's new flagship Galaxy Nexus handset has reportedly been designed specifically to avoid potentially infringing on iPhone-related patents. ( 117 comments )
ITC judge finds Apple did not violate four HTC patents
Mon, Oct 17, 2011 - A judge with the U.S. international Trade Commission ruled on Monday against HTC in a patent infringement lawsuit it filed against Apple. ( 27 comments )
Samsung attempts to block sales of Apple's iPhone 4S in Japan, Australia
Mon, Oct 17, 2011 - Despite a recent legal setback in the Netherlands, Samsung is pushing forward with its legal attack against Apple's recently launched iPhone 4S, with a pair of new lawsuits looking to block the sale of the device in Japan and Australia. ( 34 comments )
Apple tells Samsung it will only license out 'lower level patents'
Sun, Oct 16, 2011 - In its ongoing legal battle with Samsung, Apple has told its rival that it owns a "thicket of patents," but it will only license "lower level patents" to competing companies. ( 83 comments )
Samsung lawyer couldn't tell iPad and Galaxy Tab apart from 10 feet away
Fri, Oct 14, 2011 - When asked by a judge in a California courtroom to tell the difference between a Samsung Galaxy Tab and an Apple iPad held side-by-side 10 feet away, an attorney for Samsung couldn't do it. ( 195 comments )
Netherlands judge denies Samsung's request to halt iPhone, iPad sales
Fri, Oct 14, 2011 - Though Apple has found some success in barring the sale of Samsung devices including its Galaxy Tab 10.1 in various countries, Samsung on Friday failed to stop the sale of 3G-enabled Apple devices like the iPhone and iPad in the Netherlands. ( 71 comments )
Apple wins injunction against Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia
Wed, Oct 12, 2011 - The Federal Court in Australia has agreed to Apple's request to a preliminary ban on sales of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet in the country, providing the iPad maker with yet another victory in its tense legal battle against its rival. ( 171 comments )
Samsung attempting to block sales of Apple's iPhone 4S in France, Italy
Wed, Oct 5, 2011 - Almost immediately after Apple unveiled its new iPhone 4S, rival Samsung announced it will file injunctions in France and Italy requesting that the courts block the sale of the new iPhone. ( 68 comments )
SEC sought more details on Apple-Nokia patent settlement
Mon, Oct 3, 2011 - The exact terms of the patent settlement between Apple and Nokia were never released, but the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission asked for -- and received -- more details on the undisclosed agreement. ( 2 comments )
Court accepts Verizon, T-Mobile briefs in Apple suit against Samsung
Sat, Oct 1, 2011 - A U.S. District Court on Friday accepted into Apple's patent lawsuit against Samsung "friend of the court" briefs from Verizon and T-Mobile that claim a preliminary injunction of the defendant's devices is counter to public interest. ( 60 comments )
Samsung offers Apple a deal to allow Galaxy Tab 10.1 launch in Australia
Fri, Sep 30, 2011 - In hopes of launching its Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia next week, Samsung has offered Apple a mystery deal that the iPhone maker admitted has favorable benefits to both sides. ( 78 comments )
Clone Mac maker Psystar loses to Apple in attempted court appeal
Thu, Sep 29, 2011 - Psystar, a company that previously gained notoriety for building custom computers with hacked copies of Apple's Mac OS X operating system installed, lost an appeal in court this week, perhaps signaling an end to the lengthy saga. ( 40 comments )
Steve Jobs contacted Samsung in 2010 to resolve Apple patent dispute
Thu, Sep 29, 2011 - Before the patent battle between Apple and Samsung became a worldwide legal mess, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs reportedly initiated contact with Samsung in an attempt to resolve the issues out of court. ( 135 comments )
Microsoft to receive royalties for Samsung's Android smartphones, tablets
Wed, Sep 28, 2011 - Microsoft on Wednesday announced it has entered a cross-licensing agreement with Samsung, in which Microsoft will receive royalties for smartphones and tablets sold by Samsung running the Google Android mobile operating system. ( 34 comments )
Apple objects to timing of Verizon interference in Samsung case
Wed, Sep 28, 2011 - Apple has opposed Verizon's motion to file a brief in support of Samsung in a patent infringement dispute with the argument that the wireless operator waited too long to file its request. ( 51 comments )
ITC to investigate latest HTC complaint against Apple
Tue, Sep 27, 2011 - The U.S. international Trade Commission announced on Tuesday plans to investigate handset maker HTC's most recent lawsuit, which includes five patents recently obtained from Google, against rival Apple. ( 6 comments )
Verizon comes to Samsung's defense in Apple patent lawsuit
Sat, Sep 24, 2011 - U.S. carrier Verizon Wireless has taken sides in the legal dispute between Apple and Samsung with a legal brief opposing a preliminary injunction against the South Korean company's smartphones and tablets. ( 116 comments )
HTC's S3 Graphics sues Apple again for alleged patent violations
Fri, Sep 23, 2011 - S3 Graphics, a company that smartphone maker HTC is in the process of acquiring, has sued Apple again this week, this time accusing the iPhone maker of violating two different patents. ( 10 comments )
Samsung seeks ban of Apple's iPhone, iPad in new Netherlands lawsuits
Fri, Sep 23, 2011 - Following through on its threat to become more aggressive in the courtroom, Samsung has filed new patent infringement lawsuits against Apple in the Netherlands, seeking to ban sales of the company's iPhone and iPad products. ( 56 comments )
Patent suit targets Apple, 26 others over wireless transactions
Fri, Sep 23, 2011 - Apple is one of a long list of companies accused of patent infringement in a new lawsuit related to wireless recording of transactions. ( 12 comments )
Samsung vows to step up legal action against Apple for 'free riding' on its inventions
Fri, Sep 23, 2011 - A Samsung executive has promised to become "more aggressive" in pursuing legal action against Apple, as the company believes the iPhone maker has been "free riding" on its patented technologies. ( 216 comments )
Apple sued over microprocessor patents; Mass. to investigate iTunes fraud
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 - Apple has been hit with a new patent infringement suit accusing it of infringing three patents related to microprocessors. Also, the attorney general of Massachusetts has said that her office will look into complaints about fraudulent purchases on Apple's iTunes Store. ( 41 comments )
Samsung said to be plotting legal action against Apple's iPhone 5 in Europe
Tue, Sep 20, 2011 - Going beyond its home country of South Korea, Samsung may be be looking to ban the sale of Apple's still-unannounced iPhone 5 in Europe as well, according to a new report. ( 38 comments )
Samsung planning legal offensive against Apple's unreleased iPhone 5
Mon, Sep 19, 2011 - Samsung has already planned out an aggressive legal strategy to block sales of Apple's unannounced iPhone 5 when it arrives in Korea, a new report claims. ( 155 comments )
ITC reviewing four patents from Apple win over HTC
Sat, Sep 17, 2011 - The U.S. International Trade Commission announced this week its intention to review a judge's ruling that Taiwanese handset maker HTC had infringed on two of Apple's patents, with a final decision scheduled to arrive by Dec. 6. ( 103 comments )
Samsung fires back at Apple in Australia with countersuit against iPhone, iPad
Fri, Sep 16, 2011 - After having been temporarily blocked from selling the Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android tablet in Australia, Samsung has filed a countersuit in the country, alleging the iPhone and iPad are violating its own intellectual property. ( 112 comments )
Patent suit targets Apple, Microsoft over data encryption
Fri, Sep 16, 2011 - Both Apple and its rival Microsoft have been hit with a new lawsuit accusing them and others of violating patents related to digital file encryption and security. ( 11 comments )
Google upped its bid for Motorola by $3B in one day to close deal
Wed, Sep 14, 2011 - In order to secure its purchase of Motorola and the company's collection of patents, Google outbid itself by 33 percent, or $3 billion, in a single day to reach an agreement. ( 69 comments )
Latest Samsung lawsuit targets Apple's iPhone, iPad in France
Tue, Sep 13, 2011 - Samsung this week announced yet another lawsuit against Apple, this time filed in France, accusing Apple of infringing three mobile phone patents with the iPhone and iPad. ( 32 comments )
Apple files to put Motorola suits on hold until Google completes acquisition
Tue, Sep 13, 2011 - Apple has filed motions to temporarily halt two of its lawsuits with Motorola Mobility, arguing that the company gave up the authority to sue in its pending merger with Google. ( 39 comments )
Trio of patent suits target Apple over caller ID, Web apps, USB
Fri, Sep 9, 2011 - Apple was hit with three different patent infringement lawsuits in the U.S. this week, accusing the company of violating inventions related to caller ID, browser-based Web applications, and for building "USB products." ( 31 comments )
Apple wins permanent ban on Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Germany
Fri, Sep 9, 2011 - A German district court ruled on Friday that Samsung cannot sell its Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Germany because it infringes on the design of Apple's iPad 2. ( 251 comments )
Apple's legal effort to bar Samsung tablets, smartphones extends to Japan
Thu, Sep 8, 2011 - Apple's legal challenges against Samsung, which have succeeded in barring sales of its Galaxy Tab and Galaxy smartphones in some countries, have extended to Japan with another lawsuit. ( 80 comments )
Judge urges AT&T, DoJ to discuss settlement on T-Mobile deal Sept. 21
Thu, Sep 8, 2011 - The federal judge in charge of the Justice Department's case against the AT&T and T-Mobile merger has ordered the federal agency and AT&T to come to a Sept. 21 hearing prepared to discuss a settlement option. ( 31 comments )
HTC sues Apple for third time over patents it obtained from Google
Wed, Sep 7, 2011 - HTC this week used nine patents recently obtained from Google to up the ante in its high-stakes intellectual properly infringement war with Apple, slapping the iPhone maker with a third lawsuit while amending a previous complaint to allege broader infringement. ( 71 comments )
iCloud Communications drops trademark suit; Apple in dispute over Chinese logo
Tue, Sep 6, 2011 - iCloud Communications has changed its name and filed for dismissal of its trademark lawsuit against Apple over its forthcoming iCloud service. Also, Apple is in the midst of a dispute against a Chinese foodstuffs company over their logos. ( 49 comments )
Court documents imply Google's Andy Rubin got inspiration for Android at Apple
Fri, Sep 2, 2011 - A recent reply brief in Apple's patent infringement case against HTC with the International Trade Commission implies that Google executive Andy Rubin got the inspiration for the Android framework during his time as a low-level engineer at Apple. ( 58 comments )
Wi-LAN sues Apple over Wi-Fi, HSPA wireless technology patents
Fri, Sep 2, 2011 - Wi-LAN, a company that has a history of patent infringement suits aimed at technology companies, set its sights on Apple Friday with a new lawsuit related to wireless technology. ( 18 comments )
Openwave sues Apple over iPhone, iPad mobile connectivity
Wed, Aug 31, 2011 - Openwave Systems has accused Apple in a new lawsuit of violating patents related to mobile device connectivity with its iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. ( 26 comments )
Samsung again delays Australian Galaxy Tab 10.1 launch in Apple suit
Mon, Aug 29, 2011 - Samsung and Apple returned to court in their ongoing patent infringement dispute Monday in Australia, and Samsung agreed to once again delay the launch of its Galaxy Tab 10.1, this time through at least Sept. 30. ( 29 comments )
Apple's expedited Calif. trial against Samsung to start July 2012
Fri, Aug 26, 2011 - A California court this week granted Apple's request for an expedited trial start in its patent infringement suit against Samsung, though the trial's July 30, 2012 start date is not as early as the iPhone maker had hoped. ( 24 comments )
Apple wins against Samsung increase likelihood of global settlement
Wed, Aug 24, 2011 - Apple’s second preliminary injunction win in a European court against Samsung products may “increase the likelihood” of a global settlement between the two rival companies, the investment banking division of the Royal Bank of Canada said Wednesday. ( 30 comments )
Samsung Galaxy smartphones banned from sale in Europe in Apple suit
Wed, Aug 24, 2011 - A Netherlands judge ruled on Wednesday that Samsung's Galaxy S, Galaxy S II and Ace smartphones are in violation of Apple patents, and ordered an injunction against sales of the devices across the European Union. ( 103 comments )
