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Apple and Nokia resolve patent dispute
By Joe Curtis published
News Tech giants agree future collaboration, as Apple pays in cash
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Apple charged £348m in iTunes patent dispute
By Clare Hopping published
News iPhone maker loses claim filed by Texas-based Smartflash relating to the way it stores iTunes content
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Microsoft patents location-aware sound & display settings
By Clare Hopping published
News The so-called Inconspicuous Mode will adapt settings according to where you are and what you're doing
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Google asks Supreme Court to reopen Java copyright case
By James Stirling published
News The search giant seeks the defence of the US Supreme Court after losing more than $1bn to Oracle over Java APIs
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Samsung owes Microsoft $6.9m in interest
By Clare Hopping published
News Although Samsung is up to date on its fees, the firm is still indebted because of late payment charges
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iPhone location patent may change settings automatically
By Clare Hopping published
News A patent purportedly filed by Apple will change iPhone settings according to your location
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Microsoft-owned Android patents revealed by Chinese website
By Alex Hamilton published
News Chinese authorities post lists detailing the extend of Redmond's hold over Android manufacturers
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Microsoft charges Motorola for use of Android and Chrome OS
By Clare Hopping published
News Motorola Solutions is the latest company to enter into a deal with Microsoft to avoid a patent lawsuit
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