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Apple's big win against Samsung threatens Google too

While corporate wars are historical, some of the corporate legal battles turn out to be landmarks. One such legal battle resulted in a landmark victory for Apple Inc over Samsung on August 24, 2012.

In the Media by Ajit Jha - 1 comment

Op-Ed: Apple makes mincemeat out of Samsung, reaps $1 billion award

Apple has largely prevailed over its rival Samsung, while Samsung was granted a reprieve of sorts in one of the largest technology lawsuits for patent infringement. Jury Awards $1 Billion to Apple.

In the Media by Gar Swaffar - 5 comments

Nokia joins 'patent wars,' sues HTC, RIM and Viewsonic

Nokia today joined the perpetual smartphone "patent wars" by launching a sweeping patent attack against HTC, Research in Motion and Viewsonic.

In the Media by Tylor Sweeney

Microsoft ordered to remove Xbox, Windows 7 from German market

A German court ruled Wednesday that Microsoft infringed on patents owned by Motorola Mobility and ordered the company to remove its Xbox and Windows 7 products from the German market.

In the Media by Tylor Sweeney - 1 comment

Video: Dr. Vandana Shiva talks on genetically modified food

A lot of controversy is floating around about Monsanto and its genetically modified seeds, crops and pesticides. For those who wish to learn more, Dr. Vandana Shiva is an expert on the subject.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 8 comments

Samsung sued for 'willful infringement' of emoticon use :(

A company filed a patent lawsuit on Thursday against the popular mobile phone maker for including a button that quickly lets users insert a smiley face in their messages.

In the Media by Yukio Strachan - 1 comment

Apple's patent to let 3D gestures to control tech from distance

According to a new patent filing, Apple may explore ways to edit video on a mobile device using gestures from a distance without touching the product.

In the Media by David Silverberg

Samsung wants iPhone 4S banned in France and Italy

Samsung is seeking an injunction to ban Apple’s new iPhone 4S in France and Italy, due to Apple’s use of Samsung-patented technologies in the phone, the company claims.

In the Media by Henry Cole

Op-Ed: New Apple patent demotes you from iPhone owner to mere user

If you think that you're the actual owner of your expensive iPhone, think again. A new patent sought by Apple includes so-called security features that give the company more control over 'your' phone than you have.

In the Media by R. C. Camphausen - 2 comments

Will Google be able to analyze where you move your mouse online?

On Tuesday Google was granted a patent to allow the Web company to collect data on where users hover their mouse cursors on search result pages and advertisements.

In the Media by David Silverberg - 2 comments

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