Patents stories - Page 3

For those managing to keep up with the growing complexity of patent lawsuits, a truce has been called; between warring rivals Apple and Google.

Lenovo has purchased over 3,800 patents from NEC Corporation to strengthen its intellectual property portfolio.

New Zealand firm PowerbyProxi has signed an agreement with US semiconductor company Texas Instruments to supply wireless power and charging solutions.

Wednesday, August 28 marked the biggest shake up in New Zealand’s Intellectual Property landscape in more than 50 years...

The Institute of IT Professionals welcomes the near unanimous passing of the Patents Bill in Parliament, effectively removing software patents from New Zealand.

Labour proposes alternative amendment to combat the government's Patents Bill, which they say will stifle New Zealand's software sector.

A Californian jury examines the evidence in the high stakes patent infringement lawsuit, with deliberation expected to last several days.

Judge approves request from Apple to have late CEO’s ‘thermonuclear’ statement discounted in court proceedings.

A UK judge has ordered Apple to post notices on its website and in British newspapers stating Samsung didn't copy the iPad, a blow to Apple's legal battles.

A US judge halts the Apple-Motorola patent feud, ruling neither proved need for damages, hinting this won't end tech industry battles.

China greenlights Google's $12.5 billion buyout of Motorola, with conditions to keep Android free for five years.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Regulators for the European Union are nearly ready to rule on whether the US$12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility by Google can go ahead.