Tag Archive | "Legal"
HTC countersues Apple, seeks import ban on all iPhones and iPods
In early March, Apple sued HTC for infringing on 20 of its patents which cover everything from the iPhone UI to the iPhone’s core OS. At the same time, Apple also filed a complaint with the ITC seeking a ruling which would effectively prohibit the import of infringing HTC products. In early April, the ITC […]
Continue reading...News organizations hit speedbump in efforts to obtain affidavit used in Gizmodo search warrant
Friday, May 7, 2010
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Earlier this week, a number of news organizations filed a motion asking a Judge to unseal the affidavit used in the search warrant on Gizmodo editor Jason Chen’s home. A hearing on the motion went down yesterday afternoon and it was swiftly rejected by the Judge Stephen Hall of the Superior Court in San Mateo […]
Continue reading...Nokia files another lawsuit against Apple for iPhone and iPad 3G patent infringement
Friday, May 7, 2010
Nokia today filed yet another lawsuit against Apple today, alleging that Apple’s iPhone and iPad 3G infringe on 5 of their patents. In a press release issued today, Nokia detailed the patents at issue: The patents in question relate to technologies for enhanced speech and data transmission, using positioning data in applications and innovations in […]
Continue reading...Media organizations file motion to unseal affidavit used in warrant on Jason Chen’s home
Thursday, May 6, 2010
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On April 23, 2010, authorities from California’s Rapid Enforcement Allied Computer Team entered the home of Gizmodo editor Jason Chen whereupon they seized a number of his electronic devices including 4 computers and a spankin’ new iPad. The blitz into Chen’s home was the result of Gizmodo purchasing a prototype iPhone for $5000 and a […]
Continue reading...Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich steps up to defend Apple
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Earlier this week, a number of sources reported that the FTC was attempting to figure out which regulatory body would be investigating Apple for alleged anti-competitive behavior stemming from their decision to disallow apps developed with cross-platform development tools – such as the Flash to iPhone compiler in the just released CS 5 suite of […]
Continue reading...FTC to block Google/AdMob deal?
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
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All Things D is reporting that the FTC is leaning towards blocking Google’s $750 million purchase of AdMob, an online advertising platform that Apple was also interested in acquiring before Google swooped in with a near-billion dollar purchase. Citing unnamed sources close to the situation, Kara Swisher writes: While the situation could change, of course, […]
Continue reading...Apple faces federal antitrust inquiry in light of its anti-Flash stance
Monday, May 3, 2010
According to a recent report in the New York Post, Apple for the first time may find itself on the wrong side of a federal anti-trust investigation. Citing a person familiar with the matter, the paper reports that the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission are currently in negotiations to figure out which regulatory body […]
Continue reading...Microsoft licenses patent portfolio to HTC, angling for royalty payments on Android handsets
Friday, April 30, 2010
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Less than two months ago, Apple made a power move when it announced its plans to sue HTC for infringing on 20 Apple patents. Concurrently, Apple filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission seeking to ban the import of HTC manufactured devices. In early April, the ITC agreed to investigate Apple’s claims. Apple’s moves […]
Continue reading...Gizmodo’s Jason Chen retains Criminal Defense attorney
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Law.com is reporting that Gizmodo editor Jason Chen recently hired Thomas Nolan Jr. of the Palo Alto firm Nolan, Amstrong & Barton to advise and potentially defend him in light of the ongoing police investigation stemming from Gawker’s purchase of an iPhone prototype for $5,000. Last Monday, video of Chen showcasing the device and its features […]
Continue reading...Gizmodo might want to hire a full-time attorney
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
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It appears that Gawker Media’s legal counsel, you know the ones who said it was okay to purchase the prototype iPhone 4G, isn’t really much of a legal department. In fact, Gawker’s legal group consists of just one person – a brit named Gaby Darbyshire. In addition to handling all of Gawker’s legal needs, Darbyshire […]
Continue reading...Level headed Q&A about the iPhone/Gizmodo warrant
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
With one side yelling that Gizmodo should burn in hell, and the other screaming that Apple is more evil than the smoke monster from LOST, it’s nice to finally see a level headed discussion of the pertinent issues surrounding the recent search and seizure of electronic equipment from the home of Gizmodo editor Jason Chen. […]
Continue reading...Apple reported iPhone 4G stolen, not lost
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
With all the arm chair lawyers getting out of their seats and discussing the merits of the seizure of items from Gizmodo editor Jason Chen’s home, it might be a good time to throw a fact into the equation. According to the Wall Street Journal, the police investigation and subsequent warrant for Chen’s home was […]
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
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