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In Brief: Apple and HTC Duke It Out
By Kate Knibbs
Apple and HTC's legal battles are heating up again, and the excessive litigation is hurting HTC's strategy to compete while raising questions about patents and the U.S. legal system.
HTC Scores Patent Win, Looks Ahead to Apple
By Sandy Fitzgerald
The International Trade Commission ruled HTC didn't infringe on digital camera patents, handing the company a rare win amid a slate of lawsuits with Apple.
NUTS: Hackers Target Government, Apple and Samsung Continue Battle
By Matthew Calamia
Hackers continued their wave of attacks, targeting several politicians including President Obama, while Apple attempts to put a stop to Samsung's sales in the U.S.
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In Brief: How Apple Beats Samsung in Patents
Mon May 21, 2012 2:26 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Apple and Samsung's companies' top executives are meeting in court-ordered settlement talks over patent infringements, but recent rulings against Motorola and HTC may scare Samsung into submission.
In Brief: Apple and HTC Duke It Out
Fri May 18, 2012 12:14 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Apple and HTC's legal battles are heating up again, and the excessive litigation is hurting HTC's strategy to compete while raising questions about patents and the U.S. legal system.
Barnes & Noble, Android Gain Edge Over Microsoft in Patent Case
Tue Feb 07, 2012 12:30 pm | By Janet Maragioglio
The International Trade Commission is expected to support Barnes & Noble's claim that it didn't infringe on Microsoft's patents, giving the bookseller and Android an edge as the case goes to trial.
Barnes & Noble Loses Microsoft Patent Case, Android to Suffer
Wed Feb 01, 2012 3:26 pm | By Sandy Fitzgerald
An International Trade Commission judge threw out complaints by Barnes & Noble over Microsoft's alleged use of patents to undermine Android, dealing the OS a blow as the bookseller heads to trial over its Nook e-reader.
Apple's $100 Million Patent Fight Yields Small Rewards
Tue Jan 24, 2012 3:56 pm | By Sandy Fitzgerald
Apple is spending millions of dollars filing patent claims against Android phone makers, but its few wins in a handful of cases question whether the lawsuits are a wise investment.
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Motorola Wins Key Victory as Apple Patent Battles Heat Up
Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:45 am | By Sandy Fitzgerald
An International Trade Commission judge Monday ruled Motorola Mobility's phones don't violate three of Apple's patents, a rare loss for Apple as it seeks rulings worldwide against Android phones.
HTC to Work Around Apple Patents to Avoid Ban
Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:39 am | By Sandy Fitzgerald
HTC said it will remove software that uses an Apple-owned patent from all its smartphones, after the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled to ban the infringing devices.
HTC Scores Patent Win, Looks Ahead to Apple
Thu Dec 01, 2011 3:30 pm | By Sandy Fitzgerald
The International Trade Commission ruled HTC didn't infringe on digital camera patents, handing the company a rare win amid a slate of lawsuits with Apple.
HTC Suffers Blow in Apple Patent Case
Tue Nov 22, 2011 12:48 pm | By Sandy Fitzgerald
The International Trade Commission dropped HTC's complaint against Apple for allegedly infringing on patents it obtained from S3 Graphics, casting doubt on the Taiwanese company's chances in a U.S. ruling next month.
ITC Says Apple Didn't Violate HTC Patents
Tue Oct 18, 2011 10:42 am | By Sandy Fitzgerald
A federal regulator Monday ruled Apple didn't violate HTC's patents with its devices, dealing a major setback to the Taiwanese company's attempts to shut down Apple imports.
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Google Backs HTC in Fight With Apple
Mon Oct 10, 2011 11:31 am | By Kendra Srivastava
Google denounced Apple's move to ban HTC phones in the U.S., taking a stronger stance to defend its Android platform while carriers like T-Mobile join in the fray.
HTC Gets Second Chance With ITC, But Won't Likely Matter
Mon Sep 19, 2011 12:05 pm | By Kendra Srivastava
The International Trade Commission plans to review an earlier ruling on whether HTC violated Apple's patents, a move largely seen as a formality that may force HTC to settle.
Verizon Asks Obama to Curtail Patent Wars
Thu Aug 25, 2011 4:13 pm | By Kendra Srivastava
Verizon wants President Obama to stop the International Trade Commission from banning mobile devices, attempting to prevent fallout from tech companies' volatile patent wars.
Microsoft Wants to Ban Motorola Phones in U.S.
Tue Aug 23, 2011 12:24 pm | By Kendra Srivastava
Microsoft accused Motorola of infringing on seven patents and requested the International Trade Commission ban its phones in the U.S., escalating the battle between Windows Phone and Android.
ITC to Hear Another Apple Complaint Against HTC
Tue Aug 09, 2011 2:43 pm | By Sandy Fitzgerald
The U.S. International Trade Commission said today it will review yet another Apple patent infringement complaint against HTC as the two companies continue to try to block each other from using disputed technology in their mobile devices.

















