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Patents stories - Page 3

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They had it coming: Facebook hits back at Yahoo
Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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Social network responds to patent infringement allegations with 10 claims of its own.
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News: Apple TV UI, a few Apple patents, organising with Subler, and more!
Mon, 26th Mar 2012
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A story has leaked from a former Apple engineer who says the current user interface on the Apple TV is an old design that was previously rejected by Steve Jobs.
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Microsoft cries foul over patent abuse
Thu, 23rd Feb 2012
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Motorola Mobility - and by extension Google - failing to meet FRAND licensing commitments; is this the pot calling the kettle black?.
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How much is social messaging costing telcos?
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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Ovum says it’s time for network operators to start re-thinking their legacy services, or wait for further drops in revenue.
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US, EU sign off Google's Motorola purchase
Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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Google seals $12.5 billion Motorola deal with US and EU nod, promising fair licensing. Regulatory eyes remain keen on market play.
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EU regulators to rule on 'Googlerola' deal next week
Wed, 8th Feb 2012
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Regulators for the European Union are nearly ready to rule on whether the US$12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility by Google can go ahead.
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Is Apple losing the patent war?
Mon, 12th Dec 2011
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As the Australian Samsung injunction lifts, a German judgement threatens to bar Apple's entire 3G line in the region.
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How to avoid a messy Christmas
Mon, 12th Dec 2011
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The annual Christmas party is an opportunity for teams to celebrate the end of a year (good or bad) and relax together for a few hours.
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Apple granted Samsung injunction
Thu, 13th Oct 2011
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Apple wins injunction in Aussie court, blocking Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 sales over iPad similarities, amidst heated patent disputes.
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Samsung to seek injunction against iPhone 4S
Thu, 6th Oct 2011
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Korean company asks courts in France and Italy to block sales of new device.
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Apple rejects Samsung offer
Tue, 4th Oct 2011
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Apple dismisses Samsung's settlement offer in the Australian court, prolonging the global patent dispute over tablet technology.
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Samsung extends dispute with Apple in Europe
Tue, 13th Sep 2011
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Samsung reignites its legal feud with Apple in France over mobile tech patents, following a recent loss in Germany.
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Public the losers in Samsung-Apple dispute
Tue, 30th Aug 2011
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Aussies lose out as Samsung-Apple legal row over patents stalls Galaxy Tab 10.1 launch, with costs likely to hit consumers.
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Shareholder sues Motorola Mobility
Fri, 19th Aug 2011
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Motorola Mobility faces legal challenge from shareholder over insufficient US$12.5 billion Google sale deal, questioning the valuation.
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InterDigital sale delayed
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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Auction postponed in light of Google's Motorola Mobility acquisition.
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Google to acquire Motorola Mobility - Updated
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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Google snaps up Motorola Mobility for $12.5bn, gaining 24,500 patents and sparking curiosity over its Android partners' future.
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Apple and Microsoft crushing innovation: Google - Updated
Sat, 6th Aug 2011
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Google executive criticizes Apple and Microsoft for waging patent war against Android, claiming it stifles innovation.
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Samsung agrees to put tablet on hold
Thu, 4th Aug 2011
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Samsung halts Galaxy Tab 10.1's Australasian launch amidst Apple's 'blatant copying' lawsuit, casting uncertainty over the tablet's future.
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US Govt investigating patent deal
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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US investigates tech giants' $4.5bn Nortel patent deal, probing potential use against Google in legal tussles.
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Google strikes back
Thu, 21st Jul 2011
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Google readies a counterstrike in the patent wars, eyeing InterDigital's arsenal after a recent consortium setback.
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Nortel patent purchase approved
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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A consortium of tech giants, including Apple and Microsoft, wins Nortel patents for $4.5 billion, outbidding Google in a key patent war victory.
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Apple wins touch-screen patent
Fri, 24th Jun 2011
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Apple's triumph in securing a pivotal iPhone touch-screen patent may set the stage for intense legal skirmishes with rival tech giants.
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Dont be afraid - Be wise
Sat, 1st Jan 2011
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Facing rising cyber threats in 2023, experts urge smart online practices over fear. From mobile to social media, stay vigilant.
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First UFB cities announced
Sat, 1st Jan 2011
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After what seems like an eternity of negotiations and hyperbole, ultra-fast broadband has taken another step closer to becoming real.