The Mannheim regional court in Germany has upheld an injunction, which means that push emails for Apple's iCloud and MobileMe services will remain suspended in the region.
The court ruled in favour of Motorola on Friday, in relation to a "multiple pager status synchronisation system and method" patent.
However, Apple said the decision does not affect the availability of devices, and that it would be appealing.
"This is the same case Motorola already brought against another Apple entity and the court's decision does not impact product availability," an Apple spokesperson said in a statement to IT Pro.
"Our customers in Germany should have no problem finding the iPad or iPhone they want. However, we disagree with the court's decision and plan to appeal the ruling."
The court said Apple must pay damages to Motorola, but no amount has been specified.
In a short statement, Motorola said it was pleased with ruling and that it will "continue to protect its intellectual property".
The court also considered a dispute over a second patent, relating to 3G standards, but a decision relating to this was not handed down.
-
ITPro is 20!We take a look back on the past two decades since ITPro launched...
-
Cyber experts issue alert after two ransomware groups team up on ‘unprecedented’ threat campaignNews The tie-up includes a new model of industrialized ransomware deployment that significantly lowers the barrier to entry for cyber crime
-
Apple patents a computer inside a keyboardNews Device could enable clutter-free ultra-portability, says document
-
Kaspersky counters 'patent troll' lawsuit, wins $5,000News The troll initially wanted $60,000 from the antivirus firm
-
Apple and Nokia resolve patent disputeNews Tech giants agree future collaboration, as Apple pays in cash
-
Google asks Supreme Court to reopen Java copyright case against OracleNews The search giant seeks the defence of the US Supreme Court after losing more than $1bn to Oracle over Java APIs
-
Samsung owes Microsoft $6.9m in interestNews Although Samsung is up to date on its fees, the firm is still indebted because of late payment charges
-
iPhone location patent may change settings automaticallyNews A patent purportedly filed by Apple will change iPhone settings according to your location
-
Microsoft-owned Android patents revealed by Chinese websiteNews Chinese authorities post lists detailing the extend of Redmond's hold over Android manufacturers
-
Microsoft charges Motorola for use of Android and Chrome OSNews Motorola Solutions is the latest company to enter into a deal with Microsoft to avoid a patent lawsuit
