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Apple, Samsung sit-down underway
Apple

Apple, Samsung sit-down underway

Apple, Samsung CEOs enter mediation in California to resolve patent dispute spanning 20 cases worldwide, despite low expectations.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2012
Apple, Samsung to talk out patent grievances - Updated
Apple

Apple, Samsung to talk out patent grievances - Updated

Apple and Samsung chiefs to discuss patent issues in court-ordered San Francisco meet, but settlement not a certainty.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2012
Twitter says its patents are a shield, not a weapon
X

Twitter says its patents are a shield, not a weapon

While Apple and Samsung discuss resolving patent disputes, Twitter introduces the Innovator's Patent Agreement, pledging patents for defence only.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2012
They had it coming: Facebook hits back at Yahoo
Facebook

They had it coming: Facebook hits back at Yahoo

Facebook retaliates against Yahoo's patent suit with its own 10-point counter-claim, accusing Yahoo of prioritising litigation over innovation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2012
News: Apple TV UI, a few Apple patents, organising with Subler, and more!
Apple

News: Apple TV UI, a few Apple patents, organising with Subler, and more!

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.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2012
Microsoft cries foul over patent abuse
Microsoft

Microsoft cries foul over patent abuse

Motorola Mobility - and by extension Google - failing to meet FRAND licensing commitments; is this the pot calling the kettle black?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2012
How much is social messaging costing telcos?
Google

How much is social messaging costing telcos?

Ovum says it's time for network operators to start re-thinking their legacy services, or wait for further drops in revenue.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
US, EU sign off Google's Motorola purchase
Google

US, EU sign off Google's Motorola purchase

Google seals $12.5 billion Motorola deal with US and EU nod, promising fair licensing. Regulatory eyes remain keen on market play.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2012
Is Apple losing the patent war?
Apple

Is Apple losing the patent war?

As the Australian Samsung injunction lifts, a German judgement threatens to bar Apple's entire 3G line in the region.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2011
How to avoid a messy Christmas
Motorola

How to avoid a messy Christmas

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.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2011
Apple granted Samsung injunction
Apple

Apple granted Samsung injunction

Apple wins injunction in Aussie court, blocking Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 sales over iPad similarities, amidst heated patent disputes.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2011
Samsung to seek injunction against iPhone 4S
Apple

Samsung to seek injunction against iPhone 4S

Samsung seeks to block iPhone 4S sales in France and Germany, alleging Apple's new handset infringes on wireless technology patents.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2011
Apple rejects Samsung offer
Apple

Apple rejects Samsung offer

Apple dismisses Samsung's settlement offer in the Australian court, prolonging the global patent dispute over tablet technology.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2011
Samsung extends dispute with Apple in Europe
Apple

Samsung extends dispute with Apple in Europe

Samsung reignites its legal feud with Apple in France over mobile tech patents, following a recent loss in Germany.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2011
Public the losers in Samsung-Apple dispute
Apple

Public the losers in Samsung-Apple dispute

Aussies lose out as Samsung-Apple legal row over patents stalls Galaxy Tab 10.1 launch, with costs likely to hit consumers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2011
Shareholder sues Motorola Mobility
Google

Shareholder sues Motorola Mobility

Motorola Mobility faces legal challenge from shareholder over insufficient US$12.5 billion Google sale deal, questioning the valuation.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2011
InterDigital sale delayed
Microsoft

InterDigital sale delayed

The sale of InterDigital, holder of 8800 patents, is delayed to September after Google's unexpected USD $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2011
Google to acquire Motorola Mobility - Updated
Google

Google to acquire Motorola Mobility - Updated

Google snaps up Motorola Mobility for $12.5bn, gaining 24,500 patents and sparking curiosity over its Android partners' future.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2011