Tag: infringement

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Google prevails in Java patent-infringement allegations; copyrights issue still undecided

Published: May 25, 2012

In a significant victory for Google, a jury earlier this week said the company did not infringe any of Oracle’s patents in its creation of the Android mobile operating system.

Augme, NeoMedia move to protect mobile patents in suits against Millennial, SpyderLynk

Published: April 10, 2012

In a sign of just how big the potential may be to make money from mobile marketing, patent infringement lawsuits keep coming from companies such as Augme Technologies and NeoMedia who are looking to protect intellectual property they feel gives them a unique edge.

Augme alleges Velti infringed patents related to targeting mobile content

Published: March 13, 2012

In a new lawsuit, Augme Technologies Inc. alleges that Velti USA is infringing several of its patents related to delivering targeted ads to mobile users on their devices.

Apple gains access to Android information, potentially opening door to more suits

Published: March 7, 2012

The order from a judge requiring Google to hand over development information about Android to Apple could provide the company with ammunition for additional lawsuits claiming Android copies important iOS functionality.

NBA the latest to face patent infringement suit over SMS activities

Published: January 27, 2012

It is not just technology companies that are the subject of mobile-related patent infringement lawsuits these days. Increasingly, the mobile marketing activities of media companies, retailers, sports leagues and others are also the focus of such suits.

Nortel patents give Apple, Microsoft a leg-up in lawsuits

Published: July 5, 2011

Apple and Microsoft are among the companies acquiring Nortel Networks’ coveted patent assets, while Google and Intel lost out.

Are lawsuits the cost of doing business in mobile?

Published: June 28, 2011

While the list of mobile-related lawsuits seems to be getting longer by the day, many of the companies involved simply see it as the price that has to be paid to operate in the competitive mobile space.

Apple’s ereader efforts under attack in latest trademark infringement suit

Published: June 17, 2011

Apple is facing another trademark infringement lawsuit, this time over its use of the terms “iBooks” and “iPicturebooks.”

Apple moves to protect revenue-generating developer relationships from patent suit

Published: June 13, 2011

Apple filed a motion to intervene as a defendant and counterclaim plaintiff in the patent lawsuit filed two weeks ago by Lodsys.

Microsoft’s lawsuit against Motorola unlikely to kill Droid devices: attorney

Published: October 5, 2010

Microsoft's patent infringement action against Motorola is part of its ongoing battle against Google’s Android OS, but experts doubt it will affect the growing number of Droid users.