Patents stories - Page 4
Microsoft cries foul over patent abuse
Thu, 23rd Feb 2012
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Motorola Mobility - and by extension Google - failing to meet FRAND licensing commitments; is this the pot calling the kettle black?.
How much is social messaging costing telcos?
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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Ovum says it’s time for network operators to start re-thinking their legacy services, or wait for further drops in revenue.
US, EU sign off Google's Motorola purchase
Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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Google seals $12.5 billion Motorola deal with US and EU nod, promising fair licensing. Regulatory eyes remain keen on market play.
EU regulators to rule on 'Googlerola' deal next week
Wed, 8th Feb 2012
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Regulators for the European Union are nearly ready to rule on whether the US$12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility by Google can go ahead.
Is Apple losing the patent war?
Mon, 12th Dec 2011
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As the Australian Samsung injunction lifts, a German judgement threatens to bar Apple's entire 3G line in the region.
How to avoid a messy Christmas
Mon, 12th Dec 2011
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The annual Christmas party is an opportunity for teams to celebrate the end of a year (good or bad) and relax together for a few hours.
Apple granted Samsung injunction
Thu, 13th Oct 2011
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Apple wins injunction in Aussie court, blocking Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 sales over iPad similarities, amidst heated patent disputes.
Samsung to seek injunction against iPhone 4S
Thu, 6th Oct 2011
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Samsung seeks to block iPhone 4S sales in France and Germany, alleging Apple’s new handset infringes on wireless technology patents.
Apple rejects Samsung offer
Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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Apple dismisses Samsung's settlement offer in the Australian court, prolonging the global patent dispute over tablet technology.
Samsung extends dispute with Apple in Europe
Tue, 13th Sep 2011
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Samsung reignites its legal feud with Apple in France over mobile tech patents, following a recent loss in Germany.
Public the losers in Samsung-Apple dispute
Tue, 30th Aug 2011
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Aussies lose out as Samsung-Apple legal row over patents stalls Galaxy Tab 10.1 launch, with costs likely to hit consumers.
Shareholder sues Motorola Mobility
Fri, 19th Aug 2011
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Motorola Mobility faces legal challenge from shareholder over insufficient US$12.5 billion Google sale deal, questioning the valuation.
InterDigital sale delayed
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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The sale of InterDigital, holder of 8800 patents, is delayed to September after Google's unexpected USD $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility.
Google to acquire Motorola Mobility - Updated
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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Google snaps up Motorola Mobility for $12.5bn, gaining 24,500 patents and sparking curiosity over its Android partners' future.
Apple and Microsoft crushing innovation: Google - Updated
Sat, 6th Aug 2011
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Google executive criticizes Apple and Microsoft for waging patent war against Android, claiming it stifles innovation.
Samsung agrees to put tablet on hold
Thu, 4th Aug 2011
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Samsung halts Galaxy Tab 10.1's Australasian launch amidst Apple's 'blatant copying' lawsuit, casting uncertainty over the tablet's future.
US Govt investigating patent deal
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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US investigates tech giants' $4.5bn Nortel patent deal, probing potential use against Google in legal tussles.
Google strikes back
Thu, 21st Jul 2011
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Google readies a counterstrike in the patent wars, eyeing InterDigital's arsenal after a recent consortium setback.
Nortel patent purchase approved
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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A consortium of tech giants, including Apple and Microsoft, wins Nortel patents for $4.5 billion, outbidding Google in a key patent war victory.
Apple wins touch-screen patent
Fri, 24th Jun 2011
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Apple's triumph in securing a pivotal iPhone touch-screen patent may set the stage for intense legal skirmishes with rival tech giants.