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Samsung vs. Apple case heading back to court in November

By Robert Nelson
on 30 Apr, 2013

We saw a bit more on the Samsung vs. Apple cases earlier in the month. At that time it was said that Samsung had infringed on Apple's text-selection patent, however as many realize, that is far from the final court related story for these two companies. More to the point for this latest mention though, this time around we are talking about the previously awarded $450.5 million in damages.

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.

Nokia befriends Apple in fight against Samsung

By Robert Nelson
on 7 Mar, 2013

In the ongoing feud between Samsung and Apple, it looks like one of these companies has found a new friend. That company is Apple and the friend is Nokia. It seems Nokia has recently filed a brief in support of Apple and as a result has become the only outside group to come forward in support of the appeal. The interesting part here is that Apple had sued Nokia back in 2009. The companies later settled in 2011 and as a result, Apple had to pay Nokia royalties.

Wireless Consumer Choice Act aims to make cell phone unlocking legal

By Robert Nelson
on 7 Mar, 2013

For those who may have missed the news, it became illegal to unlock your smartphone as of January 26. That change in the law came as a result of tweaks that were made to the DMCA back in October 2012. Of course, since the time when this became illegal we have seen everything from petitions to talk coming from the FCC chairman.

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.

FCC chairman talks cell phone unlocking and current ban

By Robert Nelson
on 1 Mar, 2013

As of late January it became illegal to unlock your phone. This came as a result of some changes to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) that were actually put in place back in October 2012. Basically, as it stands now -- you are not allowed to unlock your phone. That simply means that you cannot buy a phone for one carrier and unlock it for use on another carrier.

Samsung’s infringement of Apple patents declared not willful

By Eric Abent
on 30 Jan, 2013

In its high-profile patent case against Apple, Samsung has taken quite a few hits. This week, however, Samsung is catching a rather large break, as Judge Lucy Koh has decided to accept the company's claims that it wasn't infringing willfully. This means the amount Samsung has been ordered to pay Apple probably won't increase much moving forward, which is likely something making Samsung's attorneys exhale a sigh of a relief today.