Patents, the word that was majorly used in legal wars in 2011 by IT manufacturing giants against each other is something all of them want to keep up with. In 2011, IBM remained at the number one position with 6180 patents to its credit, achieving this feat for the 19th time in a row. However, […]
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Galaxy Nexus may not infringe on Apple patents
Samsung’s recently announced Galaxy Nexus may remain free from the legal tussle between Apple and Samsung. Head of Samsung Mobile, JK Shin confirmed that they’ve started taking patents “very seriously” and have tried to avoid features on Galaxy Nexus that may infringe any patents. However, this does not mean Galaxy Nexus is free from […]
Samsung signs an agreement with Microsoft, will pay royalty on Android devices
Samsung and Microsoft have entered into an agreement that will make Samsung pay royalties to Microsoft for every Android phone or tablet sold. In addition to the licensing agreement, both companies will also cross-license their patent portfolios. This is a huge announcement as Samsung is one of the largest Android manufacturer and has agreed […]
Apple reduces patent infringements against Galaxy Tab 10.1; Samsung claims Apple infringes 3G patents “structurally”
It was a busy day for lawyers representing Samsung and Apple as a hearing for patent infringements was held in two different countries. In Australia, Apple has reportedly reduced the number of patent infringements after Samsung submitted a prototype of the Australia-specific Galaxy Tab 10.1. Apple claims the new Galaxy Tab 10.1 still infringes […]
Apple sues Samsung in Japan
Apple has now sued Samsung in Japan’s Tokyo District Court. Just like the lawsuits in other countries, Apple is accusing Samsung Japan and Samsung Telecommunications Japan of infringing iPhone and iPad related patents with the range of Galaxy devices. Apple is also seeking 100 million yen in damages. Samsung had already sued Apple in […]