Tag: patents
Microsoft is a sore winner: pokes fun at Google over LG licensing deal
If you bought an Android smartphone or tablet in the last six months, odds are surprisingly good that you paid a considerable chunk of...
Google gets patents from IBM, including “computer phone”
In the great IP wars of the early 21st century, patents are bought and sold like AK-47s on the black market. And to extend...
Lenovo, ZTE and other Chinese OEMs band together to fight Android patent trolls
If you're tired of seeing all the patent lawsuit stories that pop up on Android Community, imagine how tired we are of writing them....
Apple applies for “Face and Presence Detection” patent — Android laughs
I'm not really sure where to start on this one other than oh wait -- Android already has the feature. It's called "Face Unlock"...
IP expert says Apple could earn $10 for every Android device
Apple's been pretty ruthless when it comes to Android litigation, even if their success rate has been hit or miss lately. After suing Samsung...
Oracle patent claim against Android tossed out
We have talked about the legal battle between Oracle and Google over alleged code in Android that was taken from Java. Apparently the USPTO...
HTC finishes workaround for avoiding Apple patent ruling
Generally when a company loses a patent litigation case against Apple, it doesn't look at the loss as a win. HTC is still saying...
Apple shouts, ITC jumps: HTC imports banned by April 2012
In a blow for Android, not to mention the free market, innovation and common sense, the United States International Trade commission has ruled in...
British Telecom sues Google directly over Android patents
Did you think that the patently insane suits surrounding Android had been curtailed now that Apple's litigious pursuits in The US and Australia have been...
Quid pro quo: Motorola granted injunction against Apple in Germany
There are all sorts of appropriately snarky comments one could place here. But we'll stick to the facts, ma'am, just the facts: FOSS Patents...
Apple loses final Australia appeal, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is ready for a retail...
Early news out of Australia indicates that Apple has lost its appeal of a decision made in an Australian federal court, dismissing their patent...
US judge denies Apple injunction – Samsung sales are safe for now
It's a good evening for Truth, Justice and the American Way, even if those on the receiving end are Korean. Reuters reports that late...