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FTC looking into potential Google FRAND abuse following Motorola acquisition
The FTC is reportedly looking into whether or not Google is improperly wielding the FRAND patents it acquired as part of its Motorola buyout a few months ago. The Federal Trade Commission has issued a civil investigative demand, which is similar to a subpoena, to the owner of the Android mobile operating system as it […]
Continue reading...Apple faces additional fines, potential halt of operations in Italy over warranty dispute
4. July 2012
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Well it looks like Apple has some more problems a’brewin over in Italy. You might remember that Apple last year was fined $1.2 million by Italian authorities for selling 2-year warranties to consumers even though EU law requires that 2 year warranties be provided at no charge. Now Apple is looking at the prospect of […]
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4. July 2012
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