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Apple applies for patent on removable touchscreen laptop displays or: How long until we see an iPadBook Air?

Apple applies for patent on removable touchscreen laptop displays or: How long until we see an iPadBook Air? 05 Apr 2013, 11:22 69

Basically, there are two different ways that Apple works. Apple will either take a device market that...

Starting today, the USPTO is a

Starting today, the USPTO is a "first to file" system 16 Mar 2013, 14:40 36

One of the more troublesome aspects of patent law is worrying about if something that you want to patent...

New Apple patent allows users to control a device by squeezing the case

New Apple patent allows users to control a device by squeezing the case 05 Mar 2013, 13:33 40

A new patent awarded to Apple on Tuesday allows the user of a mobile device to squeeze the casing to...

Judge Lucy Koh cuts jury award by $450 million, orders second damages trial in Apple v. Samsung

Judge Lucy Koh cuts jury award by $450 million, orders second damages trial in Apple v. Samsung 01 Mar 2013, 15:30 97

Judge Lucy Koh has just entered an order that cuts $450 million from the $1,05 billion that the jury...

Judge Koh rejects Apple's request to triple damages, says Samsung's infringement not willful

Judge Koh rejects Apple's request to triple damages, says Samsung's infringement not willful 30 Jan 2013, 00:22 53

Ruling on some of the post-trial motions from the heavyweight patent battle between Samsung and Apple,...

Samsung sues Apple in Korea over Apple iPhone Notification Center

Samsung sues Apple in Korea over Apple iPhone Notification Center 22 Dec 2012, 02:29 119

As soon as Apple released a Notification Center in 2011, many expected Google to sue Apple what would...

Judge Koh shoots down Apple's request for a ban and Samsung's motion for a new trial

Judge Koh shoots down Apple's request for a ban and Samsung's motion for a new trial 18 Dec 2012, 00:59 46

Judge Lucy Koh is now starting to hand out her decisions on motions made by Samsung and Apple related...

Head of USPTO to step down in January: a look back and forward

Head of USPTO to step down in January: a look back and forward 26 Nov 2012, 17:23 41

Over the years, we have certainly taken our shots at the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and the...

Samsung adds iPad mini, iPad 4, and iPod Touch to lawsuit

Samsung adds iPad mini, iPad 4, and iPod Touch to lawsuit 21 Nov 2012, 21:19 29

The first lawsuit between Apple and Samsung was a bloodbath, and round 2 isn't shaping up to be any less...

U.K. Court orders Apple to pay Samsung's legal fees

U.K. Court orders Apple to pay Samsung's legal fees 11 Nov 2012, 02:20 42

The U.K. Court that ordered Apple to post an notice on its website and in newspapers stating that the...

Apple now holds the patent for rectangular device with rounded corners

Apple now holds the patent for rectangular device with rounded corners 08 Nov 2012, 06:40 148

As unbelievable as it may seem, the design for a rectangular device with rounded corners is now officially...

Apple lawsuit against Googerola thrown out with prejudice

Apple lawsuit against Googerola thrown out with prejudice 05 Nov 2012, 15:48 68

Apple ends up on the short end of the gavel in Wisconsin, as Judge Barbara Crabb tosses out their lawsuit...

Apple has lost their legal claim to the iPhone name in Mexico

Apple has lost their legal claim to the iPhone name in Mexico 01 Nov 2012, 15:00 105

A court in Mexico City has denied an injunction that would allow Apple to continue using the "iPhone"...

Samsung asks court to throw out $1.05 billion verdict, saying jury foreman was biased

Samsung asks court to throw out $1.05 billion verdict, saying jury foreman was biased 04 Oct 2012, 11:13 77

Alleging that the foreman of the jury that ruled against it was biased and failed to disclose important...

Source: Nokia seeks ban on HTC 8X?

Source: Nokia seeks ban on HTC 8X? 24 Sep 2012, 21:39 114

A report says that Nokia is going to be taking HTC to court claiming that the latter's two Windows Phone...

Android-powered iPhone knockoff may sue Apple in China

Android-powered iPhone knockoff may sue Apple in China 04 Sep 2012, 11:30 54

This is one of the craziest stories around, but also one that is relatively interesting. We all know...

Jelly Bean already works around Apple's pinch-to-zoom patent

Jelly Bean already works around Apple's pinch-to-zoom patent 30 Aug 2012, 20:08 71

A close examination of Apple's pinch to zoom patent shows that not only can it be worked around, but...

Google and Apple reported to be holding

Google and Apple reported to be holding "nuclear disarmament" talks 30 Aug 2012, 15:40 56

According to Reuters, the two technology giants have been holding ongoing talks at the highest levels...

Apple names the Samsung devices it wants an injunction against

Apple names the Samsung devices it wants an injunction against 27 Aug 2012, 15:22 58

Apple's "thermonuclear" strategy continues as it moves to secure injunctions baring the sale of eight...

Google finally responds to Apple v Samsung verdict

Google finally responds to Apple v Samsung verdict 26 Aug 2012, 23:31 50

It seemed that everyone had a chance to weigh in on Apple's big win over Samsung a few days ago, everyone...

Apple's win may be a good thing for Android

Apple's win may be a good thing for Android 25 Aug 2012, 16:41 70

Let's start out by facing a few facts: first, Apple's win over Samsung was big, but it is not spelling...

Juror in Apple v. Samsung patent trial says it was Apple from day one of deliberations

Juror in Apple v. Samsung patent trial says it was Apple from day one of deliberations 25 Aug 2012, 14:39 83

Manuel Ilagan, one of the nine jurors whose verdict in favor of Apple has shaken up the Android community,...

Apple's thermonuclear legal strategy scores a big win

Apple's thermonuclear legal strategy scores a big win 24 Aug 2012, 17:00 258

The verdict is in, and Apple racked up more than $1 billion in damages against Samsung, although it failed...

Split decision in South Korean courtroom leads to ban on Apple and Samsung devices

Split decision in South Korean courtroom leads to ban on Apple and Samsung devices 24 Aug 2012, 01:53 42

The verdict is in and Apple has been found guilty of infringing on two Samsung patents...in South Korea;...

Apple vs Samsung closing arguments:

Apple vs Samsung closing arguments: "It took you three months to copy what we've been developing for five years" 22 Aug 2012, 08:59 155

The Apple and Samsung legal teams took the stage yesterday for their closing speeches, giving them one...

Samsung scores major victory regarding jury instructions

Samsung scores major victory regarding jury instructions 20 Aug 2012, 13:37 103

Samsung was able to even the score on jury instructions, as Judge Koh overturned a ruling that would...

Judge Koh to Apple lawyers: Are you smoking crack?

Judge Koh to Apple lawyers: Are you smoking crack? 16 Aug 2012, 14:05 104

Judge Koh hit her limit today with Apple's lawyers, asking them if they'd lost their minds when submitting...

Judge tells Samsung and Apple it’s time to make peace before both companies get hurt

Judge tells Samsung and Apple it’s time to make peace before both companies get hurt 15 Aug 2012, 15:54 69

Judge Koh has asked both sides to make a last-ditch effort to find a way to settle their differences,...

Apple's internal research revealed: why customers chose Android over the iPhone

Apple's internal research revealed: why customers chose Android over the iPhone 13 Aug 2012, 15:36 99

Another casualty of the patent wars is leaked, as Apple's internal study of why people choose Android...

The devices Apple managed to get banned

The devices Apple managed to get banned 09 Aug 2012, 08:41 116

The trial between Apple and Samsung might have just started, but the legal battles fought by the company...

The lead story: Apple v. Samsung trial

The lead story: Apple v. Samsung trial 01 Aug 2012, 08:21 10

It would be safe to say that the lead story these days is... you guessed it, the trial between Apple...

Here's what instructions Judge Koh gave to Apple v. Samsung jurors

Here's what instructions Judge Koh gave to Apple v. Samsung jurors 01 Aug 2012, 06:40 48

Judge Lucy Koh who's presiding the Apple v. Samsung has sent out a document to the nine selected jurors,...

Apple claims Samsung knew its Galaxy line took its design cues from Apple and was warned by Google

Apple claims Samsung knew its Galaxy line took its design cues from Apple and was warned by Google 25 Jul 2012, 19:08 106

An unredacted (no blacked out spots) copy of Apple's trial brief shows that when the Apple v. Samsung...

Samsung says Apple stole some of its technology for the Apple iPhone

Samsung says Apple stole some of its technology for the Apple iPhone 25 Jul 2012, 10:57 90

On Tuesday, it was revealed that Apple filed a motion in court seeking $2.525 billion from Samsung and...

Apple asks for $2.5 billion from Samsung to cover amount it

Apple asks for $2.5 billion from Samsung to cover amount it "unjustly enriched itself" by 24 Jul 2012, 14:24 91

In a recent filing in California District Court, Apple has requested that Samsung pay them $2.5 billion...

Apple had lawyers send letters to retailers to halt sales of certain Samsung products

Apple had lawyers send letters to retailers to halt sales of certain Samsung products 13 Jul 2012, 23:20 72

Trying to do the work of the court, following Judge Lucy Koh's recent injunctions on the Samsung Galaxy...

Apple, Samsung each cut back on claims for Judge Koh; Apple has a big decision to make

Apple, Samsung each cut back on claims for Judge Koh; Apple has a big decision to make 05 Jul 2012, 06:18 18

Even though yesterday was the fourth of July, attorneys for Apple and Samsung were hard at work, trying...

Judge in U.K. says HTC doesn't infringe on Apple patents, calls three Apple patents invalid

Judge in U.K. says HTC doesn't infringe on Apple patents, calls three Apple patents invalid 04 Jul 2012, 12:08 103

It's becoming increasingly apparent that one court's infringement is another court's non-event; in the...

Galaxy Nexus no longer available in the Play Store

Galaxy Nexus no longer available in the Play Store 04 Jul 2012, 00:05 80

It appears that Apple has been at least temporarily successful with their injunction, as the Galaxy Nexus...

Samsung bid for stay on GALAXY Nexus denied, but Google has software update for workaround

Samsung bid for stay on GALAXY Nexus denied, but Google has software update for workaround 03 Jul 2012, 22:40 88

Last night, Judge Koh denied Samsung's request for a stay on the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 injunction and...

Apple pays $60 million to settle suit with Proview and to keep Apple iPad name in China

Apple pays $60 million to settle suit with Proview and to keep Apple iPad name in China 02 Jul 2012, 00:14 23

Apple has apparently agreed to pay Proview $60 million to use the iPad name in China; while Proview will...

Samsung files appeal on Samsung GALAXY Nexus injunction

Samsung files appeal on Samsung GALAXY Nexus injunction 01 Jul 2012, 21:34 63

Samsung has just filed with the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit for a stay of the injunction...

Apple wins preliminary injunction on Samsung GALAXY Nexus, can aim for Samsung Galaxy S III next

Apple wins preliminary injunction on Samsung GALAXY Nexus, can aim for Samsung Galaxy S III next 29 Jun 2012, 18:45 298

Judge Lucky Koh has awarded Apple a preliminary injunction against the Samsung GALAXY Nexus; Apple will...

Judge issues injunction on Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1

Judge issues injunction on Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 26 Jun 2012, 21:51 49

U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh has granted Apple's request for an injunction on the Samsung GALAXY Tab...

Apple iPhone and Apple iPad could be banned in U.S. following ITC patent review

Apple iPhone and Apple iPad could be banned in U.S. following ITC patent review 25 Jun 2012, 22:09 129

The ITC on Monday said it would review an April ruling that found that Apple had infringed on Motorola...

U.S. Apple v Motorola lawsuit dismissed in its entirety

U.S. Apple v Motorola lawsuit dismissed in its entirety 07 Jun 2012, 20:27 80

In a remarkable move, Judge Richard Posner has handed down a preliminary ruling dismissing Apple and...

Microsoft patents futuristic detachable screen phone concept

Microsoft patents futuristic detachable screen phone concept 07 Jun 2012, 18:28 14

This isn't something that we expect to see on the market any time soon, but it is a phone concept that...

Apple seeks ban on U.S. Samsung Galaxy S III

Apple seeks ban on U.S. Samsung Galaxy S III 06 Jun 2012, 19:22 177

No sooner is the Samsung Galaxy S being pre-ordered in the States, than Apple is back in U.S. Court seeking...

Google files EU collusion complaint against Microsoft and Nokia

Google files EU collusion complaint against Microsoft and Nokia 31 May 2012, 18:26 23

Google is alleging that Microsoft and Nokia colluded with to drive up the cost of smartphones by transferring...

German court ruling could force Google to make significant changes to Android

German court ruling could force Google to make significant changes to Android 24 May 2012, 13:46 61

Now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Google, Motorola Mobility has been found to have infringed on a Microsoft...

 
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