patents
Apple patents a computer inside a keyboard
Apple patents a computer inside a keyboard
Device could enable clutter-free ultra-portability, says document
24 Feb 2022
Senators introduce the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act
Senators introduce the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act
“We need to stop pulling punches and go after thieves and hackers,” says Senator Sasse
12 Jun 2020
Kaspersky counters 'patent troll' lawsuit, wins $5,000
Kaspersky counters 'patent troll' lawsuit, wins $5,000
The troll initially wanted $60,000 from the antivirus firm
31 Aug 2017
Apple and Nokia resolve patent dispute
Apple and Nokia resolve patent dispute
Tech giants agree future collaboration, as Apple pays in cash
23 May 2017
Apple charged £348m in iTunes patent dispute
Apple charged £348m in iTunes patent dispute
iPhone maker loses claim filed by Texas-based Smartflash relating to the way it stores iTunes content
26 Feb 2015
Microsoft patents location-aware sound & display settings
Microsoft patents location-aware sound & display settings
The so-called Inconspicuous Mode will adapt settings according to where you are and what you're doing
20 Jan 2015
Google asks Supreme Court to reopen Java copyright case
Google asks Supreme Court to reopen Java copyright case
The search giant seeks the defence of the US Supreme Court after losing more than $1bn to Oracle over Java APIs
9 Oct 2014
Samsung owes Microsoft $6.9m in interest
Samsung owes Microsoft $6.9m in interest
Although Samsung is up to date on its fees, the firm is still indebted because of late payment charges
6 Oct 2014
iPhone location patent may change settings automatically
iPhone location patent may change settings automatically
A patent purportedly filed by Apple will change iPhone settings according to your location
7 Jul 2014
Microsoft-owned Android patents revealed by Chinese website
Microsoft-owned Android patents revealed by Chinese website
Chinese authorities post lists detailing the extend of Redmond's hold over Android manufacturers
16 Jun 2014
Microsoft charges Motorola for use of Android and Chrome OS
Microsoft charges Motorola for use of Android and Chrome OS
Motorola Solutions is the latest company to enter into a deal with Microsoft to avoid a patent lawsuit
23 Apr 2014
Researchers to patent 2D camera hand gesture recognition kit
Researchers to patent 2D camera hand gesture recognition kit
Research team hail development of software that can convert 2D mobile phone cameras into hand gesture recognition devices.
1 Apr 2014
Cisco and Google sign cross-licensing patent deal
Cisco and Google sign cross-licensing patent deal
Second patent deal announced by Google in ten days.
4 Feb 2014
Samsung and Google sign 10-year patent-sharing pledge
Samsung and Google sign 10-year patent-sharing pledge
Tech giants agree to share contents of their respective patent portfolios for the next ten years.
27 Jan 2014
BlackBerry's patents could generate a bidding war
BlackBerry's patents could generate a bidding war
Apple, Google, Lenovo, Microsoft and Samsung all touted as suitors for patents valued at around $3bn.
15 Aug 2013
Google's FTC pact could affect other patent disputes, it is
Google's FTC pact could affect other patent disputes, it is
Last week's ruling could have far-reaching consequences for smartphone makers, say analysts.
7 Jan 2013
Apple presses case for Samsung sales ban in appeals filing
Apple presses case for Samsung sales ban in appeals filing
Consumer tech giant appeals to court to reinstate pretrial sales ban on Samsung products.
21 Dec 2012
Microsoft and Google disagree over Xbox patent values
Microsoft and Google disagree over Xbox patent values
Warring technology giants look set to continue battle over patent values.
18 Dec 2012
Judge rejects Apple's bid to ban Samsung smartphone sales
Judge rejects Apple's bid to ban Samsung smartphone sales
Consumer electronics giant fails to win over judge during latest round of smartphone patent wars.
18 Dec 2012
Apple iPhone infringes on Sony, Nokia patents, court rules
Apple iPhone infringes on Sony, Nokia patents, court rules
Federal jury verdict finds Apple infringed three patents owned by IP firm
14 Dec 2012
Apple-Samsung return to court over $1.05bn patent ruling
Apple-Samsung return to court over $1.05bn patent ruling
Smartphone giants' patent battle rumbles on, as questions over ruling payments emerge.
7 Dec 2012
Apple and Samsung infringement battle heats up
Apple and Samsung infringement battle heats up
iPhone-maker adds six more products to its infringement action against bitter rival.
26 Nov 2012
Samsung bags US court order to access Apple-HTC deal info
Samsung bags US court order to access Apple-HTC deal info
iPhone maker forced to divulge details of its recent patent settlement with arch-rival.
22 Nov 2012