Tag: patents
Google must pay SimpleAir $85 million for infringing on notification patent
A jury has assessed damages against Google today in a trial related to push notifications. The lawsuit, filed by SimpleAir, originally asked for between...
Google patent reveals a new menu, which looks very familiar
A new patent filing reveals what might be a new Android menu from Google. In their patent, Google has a different approach to the slide-out...
Apple permanent injunction against Samsung denied
Although Apple has claimed victory over Samsung in one its longest patent legal battles, it is not getting everything it wants. US District Court...
Samsung patent rethinks the keyboard for augmented reality wearables
A recently discovered Samsung patent may shed some light on a new device. This isn’t believed to be a new smartphone or wrist wearable,...
HTC throws in the towel and settles patent squabble with Nokia
In the spirit of patent licensing season, HTC and Nokia signed a patent agreement, but this act has more implications for HTC than your...
Samsung inks ten-year patent pact with Cisco
'Tis the season for patent agreements as Samsung announces news of its latest cross-licensing agreement, this time with networking technology specialist Cisco. This is...
Samsung and Apple submit list of patents and devices for March court bout
Even while scheduled for a mediation session, Samsung and Apple have already notified the San Jose Federal courthouse of both parties' patents and products...
Nokia wins again in patent case against HTC in Germany
Nokia seems to be raking in legal points in Germany as it scored yet another patent win against HTC. This time, the patent in...
Google’s sale of Motorola may have cost them a mere $1.5 billion
In the aftermath of Google’s Motorola sale to Lenovo, some are immediately questioning the monetary loss. Did Google just cost themselves $9.5 billion? Fortunately,...
Here’s what Lenovo doesn’t get with their purchase of Motorola
As the dust settles on the Lenovo deal for Motorola, we’re left to parse out exactly what’s happening. We know Lenovo gets Motorola as...
Google-Samsung patent deal may also bring hardware agreement
The Google-Samsung patent deal is still shrouded in mystery. Though we like that Samsung is working with others in various patent agreements, we’re still...
Samsung strikes patent deal with Ericsson
It looks like Samsung has learned a valuable lesson. A recent agreement with the EU gave them breathing room for five years, in which...