Patents
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Apple patents a computer inside a keyboardNews Device could enable clutter-free ultra-portability, says document
By Danny Bradbury Published
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Senators introduce the Protecting American Intellectual Property ActNews “We need to stop pulling punches and go after thieves and hackers,” says Senator Sasse
By Sarah Brennan Published
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Kaspersky counters 'patent troll' lawsuit, wins $5,000News The troll initially wanted $60,000 from the antivirus firm
By Dale Walker Published
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Apple and Nokia resolve patent disputeNews Tech giants agree future collaboration, as Apple pays in cash
By Joe Curtis Published
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Apple charged £348m in iTunes patent disputeNews iPhone maker loses claim filed by Texas-based Smartflash relating to the way it stores iTunes content
By Clare Hopping Published
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Microsoft patents location-aware sound & display settingsNews The so-called Inconspicuous Mode will adapt settings according to where you are and what you're doing
By Clare Hopping Published
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Google asks Supreme Court to reopen Java copyright caseNews The search giant seeks the defence of the US Supreme Court after losing more than $1bn to Oracle over Java APIs
By James Stirling Published
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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
By Clare Hopping Published
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iPhone location patent may change settings automaticallyNews A patent purportedly filed by Apple will change iPhone settings according to your location
By Clare Hopping Published
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Microsoft-owned Android patents revealed by Chinese websiteNews Chinese authorities post lists detailing the extend of Redmond's hold over Android manufacturers
By Alex Hamilton Published
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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
By Clare Hopping Published
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Researchers to patent 2D camera hand gesture recognition kitNews Research team hail development of software that can convert 2D mobile phone cameras into hand gesture recognition devices.
By Caroline Donnelly Published
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