The US International Trade Commission has dismissed the complaint put forth by HTC against Apple. The complaint alleged Apple to infringe patents held by S3 Graphics, which was usurped by HTC earlier this year. “Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined that no violation of section 337 of the […]
USITC to investigate Apple’s complaint against HTC
US International Trade Commission has confirmed to review Apple’s patent infringement complaint against HTC. ITC will investigate Apple’s complaint filed on July 8 that claimed HTC to infringe five patents related to software architecture and user interface. Apple has demanded a ban on the infringing products. Just like all ITC reviews, the case will […]
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,” […]
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 […]