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Apple Patently Under Attack From Samsung And Via
Samsung in the Netherlands and Via in the US are both trying to get Apple products taken off the shelves
Oracle Seeks £753m Damages In Android Java Case
Oracle is now seeking £753m in damages from Google in its Java patent infringement case against Android
Casio Coughs Up Microsoft Fee Over Linux Use
Microsoft’s licensing campaign continues with Casio Computing the latest to sign a deal for using Linux
Google Reveals Online Rebuttal To Antitrust Allegations
As Google prepares for a Senate hearing, it has created a web page rebutting the antitrust allegations
German Pirate Party Wins 15 Seats In Berlin
Sea dogs climb aboard German ship of state on Talk Like a Pirate Day, calling for Internet freedom
Google’s Patent Dilemma: 10 Reasons To Worry
Google should be nervous about the whirlwind of patent disputes around it. Here are just 10 reason why...
Google Buys 1,000 IBM Patents To Aid Android Defence
Google continues its attempts to shore up Android with the purchase of 1,023 patents from IBM
Apple Counters Samsung Lawsuit In UK
In the store wars battle, Apple has counter-sued to ban Samsung's Galaxy products from UK shops
Samsung Takes On Apple In The French Courts
Samsung has filed a legal complaint against Apple in France, as the worldwide battle takes another turn
Google Was Desperate To Buy Motorola Mobility
Documents chronicling the Google/ Motorola deal reveal the desperation with which Google pursued the purchase, says Clint Boulton
Google/Motorola Probe Could Prove Illuminating
Emergence of Google documents hinting at Android favouritism could prompt a revealing probe into the Motorola deal, says Clint Boulton
Microsoft Hooks Acer, ViewSonic With Android Patents
Microsoft has tied two more companies into patent deals, a continuation of its strategy to pursue Android licencees
Google Documents Fuel Android Favouritism Debate
Analysts and commentators are all fired up over Google documents discussing how to maximise Android
HTC Buys Google Patents To Expand Apple Lawsuit
The increasingly bitter patent fight has seen HTC acquire Google patents so it can expand its battle against Apple
Motorola’s Patents Are No Big Win For Google
Motorola's patents might come in handy, but they won't stop rivals from attacking Google and Android in court, says Clint Boulton
Samsung, LG Urged To Dump Android
The South Korean government has advised its mobile device makers to shift towards a home-grown mobile OS
Security Most Pressing Issue For Readers
Security concerns you more than broadband coverage and patents. Next up: Did you take work on holiday?
Antitrust Regulators Should Bless ‘Googorola’ Bid
Regulators should bless Google's bid for Motorola to help the company defend Android from Apple and Microsoft lawsuits, says Clint Boulton
Microsoft Mulled Motorola Purchase For Android Strike
Google was not the only company interested in acquiring Motorola, apparently Microsoft was also prowling
Google Wins More Than Patents With Motorola
Google's stunning Motorola Mobility move nets a powerful patent portfolio, a good phone maker and intriguing options, says Wayne Rash
Google Misdirection In Patent Spat Is Gamesmanship
Microsoft and Apple are using patents suits to bash Google. Google is hitting back in this colossal waste of time, argues Clint Boulton
Apple Targets Motorola With Tablet Complaint
Apple is looking to follow up its injunction success against Samsung with a new lawsuit against Motorola
Don’t Just Whine, Google: Oppose Software Patents!
Google has complained about "bogus" patents used against it. It should join the campaign against software patents, says Clint Boulton
Google Exec Slams ‘Bogus’ Apple And Microsoft Patents
A Google executive has lambasted Apple, Microsoft and Oracle for allegedly plotting against Android
DoJ Wades In To Android Patent Attacks
Microsoft and Apple are being questioned about Nortel's former wireless patents and Android-bashing
Google Buys More Than 1,000 IBM Patents
Google has acquired hundreds of patents from IBM, giving it protection against possible litigation
Google And Oracle Chided As Java Lawsuit Heats Up
US District Judge Alsup told Oracle and Google to be more reasonable in the Android Java patent case
Google And Apple Fight For InterDigital Patents
Google is trying to acquire mobile and network patents owned by InterDigital, but Apple stands in its way
Nortel Patent Sell-Off Gets Approval
A consortium including Microsoft and Apple gains approval for its $4.5 billion purchase of Nortel wireless patents