ITC opens patent infringement investigation after Qualcomm files complaint against Apple
Published: August 9, 2017
Publication: IP Watchdog
“On Tuesday, August 8th, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) announced that it was opening up an investigation on claims that Cupertino, CA-based consumer electronics behemoth Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is infringing upon patented technologies, specifically baseband processor modems, in its mobile electronic devices. The investigation follows a Section 337 patent infringement complaint filed on July 7th with the ITC by San Diego, CA-based semiconductor developer Qualcomm, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) who is seeking an […]
US Trade Agency Will Investigate Apple Over Claims Of Violating Qualcomm’s Patents
Published: August 8, 2017
Publication: Forbes
“The United States International Trade Commission said on Tuesday that it’s agreed to start an investigation into Qualcomm’s claims that Apple has violated its patents in devices like the iPhone 7. The federal trade agency can bar products from entering the US.
In early July, the San Diego, California-based mobile chipmaker asked the ITC to stop further sales of iPhones equipped with cellular baseband modem processors made by chip rival Intel. Qualcomm said Apple violated […]
Calls for more transparent SEP licensing become louder
Published: August 8, 2017
Publication: Lexology
“Standard-essential patents (SEPs) are already today subject of many legal disputes, mainly in the area of telecommunication. Numerous companies continually try to exploit the value of its SEPs, which is artificially gained through the implementation in a standard, by requesting unfair, unreasonable or discriminatory royalties from companies developing standard-compliant devices.
With the increasing relevance of the internet of things, the core of which is interoperability of devices, these disputes threaten to expand to other […]
Successful FRAND-Defence: Düsseldorf Regional Court continues to outline the SEP-proprietors’ obligations in terms of FRAND-Licensing
Published: August 7, 2017
Publication: Lexology
“In a second landmark decision regarding FRAND-licensing the Düsseldorf Regional Court (Landgericht Düsseldorf) on 13 July 2017 rejected Sisvel’s motion for injunctive relief brought forward against ZTE as “currently unfounded”. (docket nos. 4a O 154/15, 4a O 16/16, 4a O 27/16, 4a O 35/16). The dispute between Sisvel and ZTE concerns the “Wireless-Portfolio” offered by Sisvel for licencing.”
Let’s have more transparency on standard essential patents
Published: August 7, 2017
Publication: Financial Times
“Sir, Ed Crooks’ Big Read article “Industrial futures” (June 28) and the subsequent letters from IP Europe (June 30 and August 1) and ACT — The App Association (July 30) underline the extent of the divisions in Europe on just how best the EU can position itself to reap the economic benefits of the internet of things.
At the heart of making the internet of things a reality for millions of consumers worldwide, […]
Will Smartphone Prices Go Up?
Published: July 31
Publication: Huffington Post
“As consumers open their wallets to buy the latest and greatest smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices, they may not realize that bad actors in the patent space are inflating the price of these devices, and costs could soon be going up, if Qualcomm gets its way.
Earlier this month, Qualcomm filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) against Apple calling on the regulator to block the importation of all Apple devices that […]