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Apple “rubber-banding” patent invalid according to USPTO

By Cory Gunther
on 23 Oct, 2012

Apple and Samsung have had their fair share of up and downs in court this past few months, but Samsung recently took a pretty big beating. Today however things are about to take a large change in direction. Apple's "bounce back" feature also known as rubber-banding has been ruled invalid today by the USPTO. More details below.

Samsung issues a statement regarding lifted ban on Galaxy Nexus

By Dave LeClair
on 12 Oct, 2012

Yesterday, the US Court of Appeals overturned a sales ban on Samsung's Galaxy Nexus smartphone. It appeared as though the device was destined to be lost in history and that Apple had this battle won. However, with the ruling overturned, Samsung is now free to sell the device again. In response, Samsung has issued a statement on its official blog on the matter.

Galaxy Nexus sales ban reversed by appeals court

By Cory Gunther
on 11 Oct, 2012

If you thought Apple had the last laugh, or that these lawsuit court battles were over you were wrong. Today the US Court of Appeals has overturned the preliminary injunction that banned the sales of Samsung's Galaxy Nexus smartphone. This is just one small step for Samsung, but good news indeed for both them and Android as a whole.

Motorola Removes All But Two Android Devices from German Website

By Brittany Hillen
on 8 Oct, 2012

Over the last year, now Google-owned Motorola Mobility has been caught up in a variety of patent issues involving alleged infringement of Microsoft and Apple patents, many of which have since been upheld by various courts. Motorola has lost several counter-lawsuits in the ongoing debacle, resulting in injunctions, but has left the gadgets on its website. It seems, however, that the company has pulled all but two of its Android devices from its German website.

Patent troll comes after Google’s Voice Recognition and Apple’s Siri

By Dave LeClair
on 3 Oct, 2012

Who doesn't love patent trolls who exist for the sole purpose of suing companies for an alleged slight on some patent that they have no intention of using? This time, Accredited Transcription Corp (ATC), the company in question, is coming after Google's Voice Recognition and Apple's Siri in regards to US patent 6,298,326.

Samsung plays offense, will sue Apple if they release an LTE iPhone

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By Cory Gunther
on 30 Aug, 2012

Samsung plays offense, will sue Apple if they release an LTE iPhone

Just when we thought it was almost over, we realize the party has only just started. New reports today are clearly stating that while Samsung might have lost the battle, in the end they'll win the war. According to the Korean Times Samsung holds just over 10% of all 4G LTE (long term evolution) patents and is prepared to play some offense of their own in the courtroom.

Apple and Google CEOs start private patent settlement talks

By Cory Gunther
on 30 Aug, 2012

A largely talked about report came out of Reuters today regarding the recent lawsuit and patent issues between Apple and well, the rest of Android. Today we are hearing that Apple and Google's CEOs Tim Cook and Larry Page have begun a set of patent settlements talks by themselves and in private.

Google makes a brief statement regarding Apple v Samsung trial

By Cory Gunther
on 27 Aug, 2012

Up until today Google has been rather silent regarding the Apple vs Samsung lawsuit that many are calling AppSung. After the jury ruled completely and utterly in favor of Apple claiming Samsung infringed on multiple patents -- and requested over 1 billion in damages Google has finally chimed in with a comment.

Samsung found guilty across the board – fined over 1 billion dollars

By Cory Gunther
on 24 Aug, 2012

Things surely aren't looking good for Samsung right about now. As I'm sure you're all aware the lawsuit between Samsung and Apple is currently going through the final verdict stages. After a 3 week lawsuit and hours of deliberation the jury has found Samsung "guilty" for all 21 phones brought forward, but not on the Galaxy Tab line. More details below.

Judge Koh asks Apple if they’re “smoking crack” in Samsung lawsuit

By Cory Gunther
on 16 Aug, 2012

Go Judge Koh! Today some tempers are getting slightly heated after the continuous and ongoing legal battle between Samsung and Apple. This has been a huge topic in the news as of late, and honestly we feel it's getting a bit old. Today however the Judge spiced things up by asking Apple's Attorney's if they're smoking crack.