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Court dates set for Apple’s German lawsuits against Motorola and Samsung
It’s going to a be a revealing Summer for Apple and its worldwide effort to really put Android out of commission. As you recall, Apple about 9 days ago received two preliminary injunctions against Samsung devices – the Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet and the flagship Galaxy Nexus smartphone – as part of its litigation against […]
Continue reading...Samsung wins temporary stay on Galaxy Nexus injunction
6. July 2012
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It what may either be an important or perhaps short lived victory for Samsung today, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted Samsung’s request for a stay as it pertains to the preliminary injunction for its flagship Galaxy Nexus smartphone. Samsung Electronics Co. can resume sales of its Galaxy Nexus smartphone at […]
Continue reading...FTC looking into potential Google FRAND abuse following Motorola acquisition
4. July 2012
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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...Google and Samsung to work together to stave off patent attack from Apple
2. July 2012
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With Apple securing two preliminary injunctions against Samsung products last week, it seems that Google is actively paying more attention to those legal proceedings than ever. According to the Korea Times, Google and Samsung are now planning to work together to create more of a unified front against Apple’s patent infringement allegations. This is the […]
Continue reading...Apple and Proview agree to settlement terms regarding iPad trademark
2. July 2012
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The Associated Press reports: Apple has agreed to pay a Chinese company $60 million to settle a dispute over ownership of the iPad name, a court announced Monday, removing a potential obstacle to sales of the popular tablet computer in the key Chinese market. Apple Inc. says it bought the global rights to the iPad […]
Continue reading...Apple granted preliminary injunction against Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet
27. June 2012
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All Things D reports that Apple has been granted a preliminary injunction against the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, a huge victory for Apple as it continues its legal efforts to battle what it deems to be flagrant copying of its iOS products by Samsung. US District Judge Lucy Koh explained in her ruling: “Although Samsung […]
Continue reading...Apple can’t stop the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S III release as Judge Lucy Koh says it would “overload” her schedule
14. June 2012
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Reuters reports that Apple’s efforts to attain a preliminary injunction against the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S III release has fallen short. Then in an order late on Monday, U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh in San Jose, California, effectively dashed Apple’s hopes of stopping the launch of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd’s new Galaxy S III smartphone, […]
Continue reading...Apple’s request for an injunction against the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is denied… for now
5. June 2012
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FOSS Patents reports: Late on Monday, Judge Lucy Koh of the United States District for the Northern District of California denied, for the time being, Apple’s post-appeal push for an injunction against the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 over an iPad-related design patent. This is unrelated to the merits of the motion. Apple is invited, and […]
Continue reading...Samsung tells Court that the Galaxy Tab 10.1 doesn’t compete with the iPad
29. May 2012
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Apple recently filed a motion seeking an injunction against the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, and interestingly enough, Samsung is arguing that an injunction shouldn’t be granted because the Galaxy Tab isn’t really in competition with the iPad. Why not, you ask? Well, because the Samsung Galaxy Tab is 4G and the iPad 2 is not. […]
Continue reading...Tim Cook and Samsung CEO Choi Gee-sung to meet today in San Francisco
21. May 2012
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Apple and Samsung have been tangled up in a legal battle that has droned on for over a year now. And while the two companies are still fighting as vigorously as ever, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Samsung CEO Choi Gee-sung are scheduled to meet this afternoon for some good ole’ court ordered mediation where […]
Continue reading...Imports of HTC One X and Evo 4G LTE delayed pending Customs investigation resulting from ITC ruling
16. May 2012
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Well apparently the ITC does have some teeth. In the first tangible success from Apple’s ongoing battle with a multitude of Android manufacturers, The Verge is reporting that US Customs officials have halted shipments of the spankin’ new HTC One X and Evo 4G LTE pending an investigation into whether or not those products run […]
Continue reading...Apple wants to keep Steve Jobs deposition secret
2. May 2012
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The Hollywood Reporter reports: Aftermath Records, a division of Universal Music Group, is about to go to trial in a case that will determine what money is owed over digital music to producers of many hit Eminem records. Meanwhile, in another case — a class action against UMG brought by many musicians including Rob Zombie, […]
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9. July 2012
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