HTC might have lost the initial determination in the ITC complaint against Apple but the Taiwanese mobile maker has vowed to “defend themselves.” The US ITC ruled that out of 10 Apple-asserted patents, HTC is infringing on 2 patents. HTC claims they have a strong case for the ITC appeal, even stating that an […]
Microsoft files complaint against Barnes & Noble, Foxconn and Inventec over Android devices
Microsoft has directed legal action towards more manufacturers dealing in Android devices. The Redmond giant has now filed a complaint with the ITC against Barnes & Noble for its Nook reader and its manufacturers, Foxconn and Inventec. Microsoft says Android platform infringes number of their patents and companies using Android OS for their products […]
LG will “actively respond” to Sony’s lawsuit
The courtroom war is on, confirms LG. Korean electronics maker has said that they’ll “actively respond” to the lawsuit filed by Sony yesterday. Sony had claimed that 10 LG phones had violated their patents related to audio, microphone, caller ID and transmission power. However, the response will be done after adequate review, said LG’s […]
Sony sues LG, wants to block mobile phone sales in US
Sony has confirmed that they’ve filed a patent infringement complaint with the US International Trade Commission against LG. The complaint filed late Wednesday says LG violated its patents as well as its licensees like Sony Ericsson, Samsung and Nokia by importing mobile phones and modems in United States. Although LG denied to comment on […]
ITC Staff backs Nokia in Apple trial
Nokia has found some support from the staff of U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) in the trial against Apple. The staff that acts on behalf of public as a third party in the case say that Nokia will not be found liable of infringing Apple’s claimed patents. “The evidence will not establish a violation,” […]
Microsoft files complaint against Motorola for patent infringement
Microsoft has filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission (ITC) and U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington against Motorola for infringement of patents. Microsoft claims Motorola’s Android phones infringes nine of its patents related to “smartphone user experience, including synchronizing email, calendars and contacts, scheduling meetings, and notifying applications of […]
Now HTC countersues Apple
After being sued by Apple over patent infringements in March, Taiwan-based HTC has for the first time sued Apple. They’ve filed a complaint with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) concerning five patent infringements and asked them to halt the importation and sale of the iPhone, iPad and iPod in the United States. […]
HTC refutes Apple’s patent-infringing claim
It’s taken couple of weeks but HTC has responded to Apple’s iPhone patent-infringing claims. In a press release issued today, HTC disapproved Apple’s allegations and confirmed that they’ll “fully defend” themselves in the court room. HTC further said that they try to tackle competition through innovation and emphasized on their ‘technology firsts’ which are […]
HTC responds to Apple’s claims
HTC today responded to claims put forth by Apple in its lawsuit yesterday. In a statement filed Taiwan Stock Exchange, HTC has denied all infringements. The statement says “HTC is not only an innovator in mobile technology but also an owner of many patents. We take American and international patent rights protection seriously. We […]
Apple sues HTC over patent infringements
Apple has announced that they’ve filed a lawsuit against HTC for infringement of 20 Apple-owned patents. The lawsuit has been filed simultaneously with U.S. ITC and U.S. District Court and claims HTC infringing on iPhone patents related to UI, underlying architecture and hardware. Steve Jobs’ jab at HTC reads as follows: “We can sit […]