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HTC: No injunction in Netherlands, HTC One will not be delayed

By Cory Gunther
on 24 Apr, 2013

This week we've heard and reported a few details regarding a lawsuit from Nokia aimed right at HTC and their new flagship One smartphone. The word on the street was Nokia sued over some microphones in the One, and received an injunction against the smartphone. However, today HTC has confirmed that isn't accurate and their smartphone will continue to be available worldwide with no further delays.

HTC One suffers another setback with lawsuit from Nokia

By Cory Gunther
on 22 Apr, 2013

It looks like the folks from HTC just can't catch a break, even with their new flagship smartphone. After announcing the HTC One with tons of attention and eager buyers it sadly faced a few small delays. Now however, it appears to be in more trouble after a court in the Netherlands has awarded Nokia a preliminary injunction on the handset over the microphone.

Google vows not to sue with their patent portfolio, unless attacked first

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Mar, 2013

Could times truly be changing in regards to the patent and lawsuit game and situation we've seen in technology lately? Google's latest move and pledge at least makes us hopeful. The companies unofficial motto is "Don't be evil" and today that slogan lives on as they've announced their Open Patent Non-Assertion (OPN) Pledge. So what is that?

Microsoft patent lawsuit looks to ban Google Maps in Germany

By Cory Gunther
on 7 Mar, 2013

A report has surfaced this evening regarding one of many lawsuits and legal spats that Microsoft is involved in, only this time regarding a patent used by Google Maps. So far the details are still flowing in but this interesting report and lawsuit could wind up having Maps banned in Germany at the hands of Microsoft.

Apple wins over Samsung in latest UK patent infringement case

By Robert Nelson
on 7 Mar, 2013

You win some and you lose some. In this case, it looks like Samsung has lost one. This case involved was set in the UK and was dealing with a few patent infringement claims related to 3G data. Specifically, Apple had been accused of infringing three of Samsung's patents.

Apple vs Samsung: Judge cuts 450 million from damages, new trial set

By Cory Gunther
on 1 Mar, 2013

The Apple vs Samsung trial has been in the news again this week a few times. Last year Apple won one of the biggest lawsuits in their ongoing Android battle and a Judge awarded them over $1 billion in damages from Samsung for patent infringement. While that numbers slowly been dropped, today Judge Koh removed 450 million from that, and ordered a new damages trial with a fresh new Jury.

Microsoft inks license deal with Nikon for Android-powered cameras

By Cory Gunther
on 22 Feb, 2013

It's no secret that patent wars have been a major problem in the mobile space. Especially for a few of the big hitters like Samsung, Microsoft, and Apple. For those not following along at home Microsoft holds multiple key patents and has inked deals with just about everyone in the Android tablet and smartphone market for royalties. Now that Nikon has an Android camera, they're also getting thrown in the Microsoft coin jar.

Oracle fights Google’s ‘fair use’ ruling with appeal

By Brian Sin
on 13 Feb, 2013

Oracle is fighting against Google's 'fair use' ruling made by Judge William H. Alsup back in June. Judge Alsup ruled that the 37 Java APIs that Google supposedly infringed on were not copyrightable because anybody could write code that carries out similar functions to the APIs. Oracle, however, wants the court to keep pursuing the case because it believes there is strong evidence that Google infringed on its copyrights.

iPhone trademark not exclusive to Apple in Brazil

By Brian Sin
on 13 Feb, 2013

As of right now, Gradiente Electronica can legally sell their Android smartphone with the "iPhone" name. A court decision was made that ruled that Apple doesn't have exclusive rights to the "iPhone" trademark in Brazil. The reason for this is because Gradiente Electronica actually registered the iPhone name way back in the year 2000, 7 years before Apple claimed it.

Samsung letting the market drive ideas

By Robert Nelson
on 12 Feb, 2013

We have seen quite a few reports lately showing the competition in the smartphone and tablet market. While the reports and statistics are generally interesting to see -- it seems to go without saying that Samsung and Apple are driving forces at the moment. The other side of the Samsung and Apple story deals with lawsuits. These again, are hard to ignore at the moment.