Entries in 'patent' (18)
PCR's week in review
NEWSApple is rarely out of the headlines in the tech world, and this week has been a particularly busy one. The consumer electronic trend setter is also rarely out of ...
Has Apple just won the war?
NEWSFour years after the initial filing, Apple has been granted a US patent for its iPhone touch screen interface.
If this seems like a long time, it will have ...
Samsung accuses Apple of copying Nexus
NEWSSamsung has asked US courts to make Apple hand over prototypes of its iPad 3 and iPhone 5 as a patent infringement battle heats up.
Red Hat joins calls for software patent reform
NEWSRed Hat has joined a group of companies to send an amicus brief to the US Supreme Court protesting the state of software patent law.
Microsoft patents new tactile touchscreen
NEWSA design for a ‘tactile touchscreen’ that allows users to feel textures as well as see them has been patented by Windows and Xbox platform holder Microsoft.
Apple patents parental controlled texting
NEWSApple has filed a patent for a piece of software that allows parents to monitor their children’s text messages for ‘objectionable content’.
Sony files patent for new 3D tech
NEWSSony Computer Entertainment has patented new stereoscopic screen sharing technology, making it possible for gamers to look at their own individual imagery on the same 3D TV.
Nokia sues Apple
NEWSNokia has filed a complaint against Apple with the Federal District Court in the Western District of Wisconsin, alleging that iPhone and iPad 3G products infringe five of its patents.
Apple and Fujitsu end iPad trademark dispute
NEWSApple has bought the iPad trademark from Fujitsu for an undisclosed sum, following months of debate as to which company owned the name.
Microsoft and Amazon sign licensing deal
NEWSMicrosoft has signed a patent agreement with Amazon to allow the two firms to share certain technologies.
Apple could face legal battle over tablet name
NEWSApple could face a legal battle with Fujitsu over the iPad brand, as the Japanese firm has been making a device with that name for several years.
Trade commission to begin Apple patent probe
NEWSA US trade body has decided to launch an investigation into whether Apple infringed on patents owned by Nokia.
Nokia sues Apple again
NEWSNokia has initiated another round of legal action against Apple, claiming that the Cupertino firm has violated seven patents in most of its products.
Nokia sues Apple
NEWSNokia has announced that it is suing Apple for patent infringement, over iPhone's use of GSM, UMTS and wireless LAN technology.
Eolas sues corporate giants over patents
NEWSInternet technology provider Eolas Technologies has filed a lawsuit against a number of corporations for infringing a patent it also sued Microsoft over.
Picsel to sue Apple over iPhone patent
NEWS Picsel alleges that Apple's iPhone infringes Picsel's rapid redraw patent which enhances the user experience while navigating through on-screen content. The lawsuit was filed in the US District Court for ...
Apple vs Palm spat heats up
NEWS The battle of words between Apple and Palm stepped up a gear yesterday after it emerged that the former had been granted a patent for using multi-touch technology in mobile ...
