published 12 Apr 2012
Apple is allowed (at long last) to intervene in Lodsys lawsuit against app developers
by View my complete profile
on fosspatents.com
On June 9, 2011, Apple filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit instigated by non-practicing entity Lodsys against various app developers. Apple argued that it has a license to the patents Lodsys is asserting, and that its developers are licensed ...
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by trevoragilbert
on pandodaily.com
Patent Trolling Isn’t a Guaranteed Win: Apple v. Lodsys
While most people believe that patent trolls hold all the power in the current legal system with their ability to sue companies en masse without repercussion, it appears that thats not entirely true. Theres at least one troll that could be in for ...
by Patricio Robles
on econsultancy.com
Court: Apple can be involved in Lodsys patent suit
Last year, a company called Lodsys began contacting developers of iPhone and iPad apps utilizing in-app purchases, alleging that their use of in-app purchases, functionality provided for by Apple, violated a patent it owned. Patent trolling has ...
by archives
on allthingsd.com
Judge Looses Apple's Legal Hounds on Lodsys
Bad news for Lodsys, the patent holding company that has been accusing iOS developers of infringing its in-app purchasing patent: A judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has granted Apple permission to intervene in the ...
by Josh Lowensohn
on news.cnet.com
Apple given the OK to intervene in in-app purchase lawsuit
Apple given the OK to intervene in in-app purchase lawsuitAfter nearly a years wait, Apples been given the go-ahead to intervene in a lawsuit targeting developers for infringing on another companys patent by using in-app purchase tools. by Josh ...
by Amit Chowdhry
on pulse2.com
Apple Allowed To Unleash Legal Eagles On Lodsys
In October 2011, Apple filed for an in-app purchase patent to help protect developers from a company called Lodsys. This is because Lodsys filed a patent lawsuit against Android and iOS developers for having in-app purchases in apps claiming that ...
by Graham Spencer
on macstories.net
Apple Loses A Few Legal Battles, Wins One And Responds To DOJ Allegations
The last 24 hours has seen a number of developments regarding various legal issues that involve Apple. Its not the most riveting news, so rather than writing them up as separate posts, weve decided to combine them into one, easily digestible post. ...
by Simon Sage
on imore.com
Apple allowed to draw sword, take fight to Lodsys patent troll
Apple has been granted permission to step in against Lodsys, a holding company with alleged ties to Intellectual Ventuers, which is intent on suing iOS developers for patent infringement. Apple had originally applied to intervene nearly a year ago ...
by Patricio Robles
on econsultancy.com
Court: Apple can be involved in Lodsys patent suit
Last year, a company called Lodsys began contacting developers of iPhone and iPad apps utilizing in-app purchases, alleging that their use of in-app purchases, functionality provided for by Apple, violated a patent it owned. Patent trolling has ...
by Jason Ankeny
on fiercemobilecontent.com
Apple wins battle to intervene in Lodsys suit against iOS developers
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has won its fight to intervene on behalf of iOS developers targeted in a lawsuit filed last year by patent holding company Lodsys. The suit, originally filed in May 2011, contends iOS developers including Rovio Mobile, Atari, ...
by Mike Norris
on gadgetsteria.com
Apple’s Motion To Intervene In Lodsys Patent Lawsuit Against Developers Finally Granted.
The ongoing fight between Lodsys, the patent troll nobody wants, needs or loves, as well the various tech companies (big and small) caught in Lodsys crosshairs takes another turn today. After many weeks of no new development, a Texas judge by the ...
Apple Allowed to Intervene in Lodsys Case Against iOS Developers
1 PLACES News Tutorials Comments Calendar SEARCH Today Yesterday Past Week ADMIN Login Contact Us News Apple News Apple News | Apple Allowed to Intervene in Lodsys Case Against iOS Developers Friday, 13th April 2012, 01:...
by Kelly Hodgkins
on tuaw.com
Apple allowed to intervene in Lodsys patent case
Last year, patent holder Lodsys filed lawsuits against iOS developers including James Thomson, Patrick McCarron, IconFactory, Combay, Rovio and more. Apple stepped in and filed a motion to intervene on June 9, 2011. The motion was finally granted ...
by Philip Elmer-DeWitt
on tech.fortune.cnn.com
Apple keeps it simple: The DOJ's case is 'simply not true'
Cupertino breaks it silence, laying out its legal defense in four sentences The company's response to US v. Apple Inc. et al., when it came Thursday evening, was as succinct and carefully crafted as any Apple (AAPL) marketing slogan. What the ...
by Jeff John Roberts
on paidcontent.org
Plot thickens in Apple “bait apps” case
Apple came under fire last year from parents whose children had racked up credit card charges on apps that were supposed to be free. Apple tried to throw out a law suit over the apps but has come up short after a judge found the parents suffered ...
