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Title: Nokia sues Apple for 'patent infringement'
Post by: DorsetBoy on May 08, 2010, 18:06:34
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8669529.stm


QuoteThe world's biggest mobile phone maker, Nokia, has filed a lawsuit against Apple claiming the iPad 3G and iPhone infringe five of its patents.

Nokia claims the infringements involve technology used to enhance speech and data transmission and antenna innovations for compact devices.

This is the latest salvo in a long-running legal battle between the two companies.

Nokia and Apple are embroiled in another dispute concerning the iPhone.

"We've taken this step to protect the results of our pioneering development and to put an end to continued unlawful use of Nokia's innovation," said Paul Melin, general manager of patent licensing at Nokia........[more]
Title: Re: Nokia sues Apple for 'patent infringement'
Post by: Rik on May 08, 2010, 18:09:01
Oh dear, more money for the lawyers. I wonder when they'll tackle HTC?
Title: Re: Nokia sues Apple for 'patent infringement'
Post by: Glenn on May 08, 2010, 18:10:54
Apple are suing HTC. I'm sure HTC will sue Nokia, so all parties are not out of pocket, apart from the huge legal fees.
Title: Re: Nokia sues Apple for 'patent infringement'
Post by: Gary on May 08, 2010, 18:16:04
 :yawn:
Title: Re: Nokia sues Apple for 'patent infringement'
Post by: Rik on May 08, 2010, 18:21:24
Indeed, Gary. If they spent half as much time developing as litigating, we'd all be better off.
Title: Re: Nokia sues Apple for 'patent infringement'
Post by: Gary on May 08, 2010, 18:47:37
Quote from: Rik on May 08, 2010, 18:21:24
Indeed, Gary. If they spent half as much time developing as litigating, we'd all be better off.
I could not agree more , Rik.
Title: Re: Nokia sues Apple for 'patent infringement'
Post by: Simon on May 08, 2010, 18:53:31
This is getting ridiculous!  All it's doing is feeding the lawyers.  
Title: Re: Nokia sues Apple for 'patent infringement'
Post by: Rik on May 08, 2010, 18:55:22
Well, the likes of Cherie have expensive tastes, plus it costs a lot to clothe sharks so they look good. ;D
Title: Re: Nokia sues Apple for 'patent infringement'
Post by: pctech on May 08, 2010, 18:55:54
All we need is for RIM to join the party, they didn't earn the nickname Lawsuits-In-Motion for nothing  ;D
Title: Re: Nokia sues Apple for 'patent infringement'
Post by: Rik on May 08, 2010, 18:56:23
Samsung are being very quiet...
Title: Re: Nokia sues Apple for 'patent infringement'
Post by: adamr8965 on May 08, 2010, 18:58:11
im gonna sue some one, don't know who yet  :evil:
Title: Re: Nokia sues Apple for 'patent infringement'
Post by: Rik on May 08, 2010, 19:02:12
The estate agent?
Title: Re: Nokia sues Apple for 'patent infringement'
Post by: adamr8965 on May 08, 2010, 19:02:52
ah good idea, for been tits?
Title: Re: Nokia sues Apple for 'patent infringement'
Post by: Fox on May 08, 2010, 19:27:44
I think the fact they are estate agents is grounds enough for litigation  :thumb:
Title: Re: Nokia sues Apple for 'patent infringement'
Post by: Rik on May 08, 2010, 19:28:41
Indubitably. :)
Title: Re: Nokia sues Apple for 'patent infringement'
Post by: Lance on Jun 15, 2011, 10:57:19
It looks like this dispute has come to an end, with Nokia coming out top.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13759612
Title: Re: Nokia sues Apple for 'patent infringement'
Post by: Simon on Jun 15, 2011, 11:20:13
The whole thing was ridiculous, and only served to line the lawyers' pockets.  It's as stupid as one car manufacturer suing another for putting a CD player in.