If you look at how Apple fares on the public markets today, compared to other tech powerhouses, you’ll notice that the Cupertino computer giant is currently valued at roughly $301 billion, which is close to the sum of the market cap of three of its closest rivals: Microsoft (~$200.3 billion), Hewlett-Packard (~$72.8 billion) and Dell… Continue reading Apple Now Worth As Much As Microsoft, HP And Dell … Combined: from TechCrunch
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Nokia & Apple Settle Patent Litigation – The Wall Street Journal
Nokia Corp. (NOK) said Tuesday it has agreed to settle all patent litigation with Apple Inc. (AAPL), in a deal that will give a much-needed boost to the company after a string of bad news as it struggles to compete with its U.S. rival. Nokia, the world's largest mobile phone maker, will receive an undisclosed… Continue reading Nokia & Apple Settle Patent Litigation – The Wall Street Journal
Commentary: Patent Reform could Stifle Startups – The Washington Post
Invention is a cornerstone of the American dream. But the actions of Congress in the name of “patent reform” will end this pathway to success by making fundamental adverse changes to a 220-year-old system that made the United States economy the world leader in innovation. Legislation currently being whisked through Congress would be particularly disastrous… Continue reading Commentary: Patent Reform could Stifle Startups – The Washington Post
Apple Moves to Support Developers in Patent Fight
Apple's stepped in to try and defend iOS developers that have been targeted by patent-holder Lodsys. Late last week, it filed a motion in the Eastern District of Texas to step in as the defendant in the Lodsys lawsuit against seven developers. It's also filed a counterclaim asserting that both it and its developers are… Continue reading Apple Moves to Support Developers in Patent Fight
Social Media Law Practice (Social Media Attorney): Protecting Brands and Trademarks
As an experienced Social Media Law attorney, Advocate Rahul Dev provides legal advice, counselling and litigation services regarding: • Protecting Brands and Trademarks in Social Media • Brand and Trademark Monitoring in Social Media • Username Squatting and Recovery • Social Selling and Fans Use of Trademarks • Social Media Policies With the explosion of… Continue reading Social Media Law Practice (Social Media Attorney): Protecting Brands and Trademarks
Microsoft loses Supreme Patent Fight over Word
America's top court has rejected Microsoft's appeal against a ruling that Microsoft Word infringed on patents owned by a tiny Canadian software maker. The US Supreme Court unanimously upheld an earlier court's ruling that said Microsoft willfully infringed on i4i's XML patents in Word 2003 and 2007. Microsoft was ordered to pay i4i almost $300m… Continue reading Microsoft loses Supreme Patent Fight over Word
Supreme Court Reaffirms Clear and Convincing Standard for Proof of Patent Invalidity
A unanimous Supreme Court on June 9, 2011, held that patent invalidity must be proved with clear and convincing evidence. Concurring opinions were filed by Justices Breyer and Thomas. Chief Justice Roberts did not participate in this case. (Microsoft Corp. v. i4i Limited Partnership, U.S., No. 10-290, 6/9/2011). Writing for the Court, Justice Sotomayor explained… Continue reading Supreme Court Reaffirms Clear and Convincing Standard for Proof of Patent Invalidity
The Hard Truth about Patents
Patents are essential to the commercialization of most inventions. Yet many inventors are armed with misinformation about the patenting process, the scope of their intellectual property rights, and the costs involved in getting a patent. Let’s clear the air and blow the stink off lingering misconceptions about patents. Here goes: Not All Patents Are Created Equal… Continue reading The Hard Truth about Patents
Supreme Court: Inventors Can Retain Rights Even for Federally Funded Inventions
Stanford v. Roche, 563 U. S. (2011) In a 7-2 decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that a federally funded contractor does not necessarily own the patent rights to inventions resulting from funded projects. Here, the Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University unsuccessfully argued that such rights automatically vest under the Bayh-Dole… Continue reading Supreme Court: Inventors Can Retain Rights Even for Federally Funded Inventions
Inducement to Infringe a Patent Requires “Actual Knowledge” of Patent; “Deliberate Indifference” Not Enough
Global-Tech Appliances, inc. v. SEB S.A., No. 10-6, May 31, 2011 Global Tech, an Hong-Kong appliance maker, sold a deep-fryer to 3rd parties that was an alleged copy of one patented by SEB. SEB subsequently sued Global Tech for actively inducing purchasers of the fryers to sell or offer to sell them in violation of… Continue reading Inducement to Infringe a Patent Requires “Actual Knowledge” of Patent; “Deliberate Indifference” Not Enough
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