Samsung Electronics on Tuesday announced it has called out for an arbitration proceeding against Microsoft Corp in Hong Kong over the ongoing smartphone patent royalty litigation. The request for arbitration was disclosed…
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Patent pictures show off improvements in Google Glass design
Google has been trying to give the Glass Explorers a stylish look, instead of the usual ‘just jumped out of a sci-fi movie’ look described by the experts.
Siri to land on Mac, Apple patent application hints
The virtual assistant could be seen on a Mac near you!
Apple’s iTime patent gives a sneak peak at long-rumoured iWatch
Forget the iWatch! Cupertino is granted with patent for a wrist-worn device referred to as iTime.
Apple to bolster iDevices’ security based on location
Cupertino may likely bring auto-adjusting security and other settings, based on your location!
Samsung gives in to InterDigital; Signs a patent deal
A royalty-bearing licence agreement resolves litigation between InterDigital and Samsung!!
Microsoft, Dell sign cross-patent licensing agreement
Microsoft and Dell on Wednesday announced a patent cross-licensing agreement related to Android, Chrome OS, as well as Xbox gaming consoles. This deal allows the companies to “share technology and build on…
Apple demands $40 licensing fee per Samsung Galaxy device
Apple wants Samsung to pay $40 for every Galaxy smartphone, reports FOSS Patents. The ongoing legal tussle between Apple and Samsung is about to take a new turn with the Cupertino demanding…
Nokia, HTC sign patent and technology collaboration agreement
Nokia and HTC have signed a patent and technology agreement thereby ending all pending and ongoing patent litigations across the globe. The news comes just days after a German court ruled its…
Google, Cisco sign new patent deal covering broad range of products and technologies
Two of the tech biggies, Google and Cisco have entered into a long-term patent cross-licensing agreement to license each other’s intellectual property. The deal between the two will cover “a broad range…
Apple sued for infringing touchscreen patent
A lawsuit has been filed against Apple over the use of touchscreen panels in products like the iPad Air this week. Hilltop Technology filed a suit against the iPad maker in Texas…
Qualcomm could face fines of up to $1 billion in China
Qualcomm, which is currently under anti-trust investigation in China, could face fines of up to $1 billion in China. China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) called for an investigation into Qualcomm…
Samsung, Google extend partnership with global patent licensing deal
Samsung and Google, have entered into a global patent cross-licensing agreement that will not only cover existing patents owned by the companies, but also patents to be filed in the next 10…
Qualcomm beefs up patent stash with HP patent portfolio buy
Qualcomm, in a bid to bulk up its patent stash, has picked up patent portfolio from Hewlett-Packard Co, Hewlett-Packard Development Co LP and Palm Inc. The patent portfolio comprises of around 1,400…
IBM rules 2013 US patent charts as Google jumps 10 spots
According to latest data from IFI Claims Patent Services, IBM closed off 2013 with a whopping 6,809 utility patents thereby grabbing the most number of patents for straight 21st year. IBM patent…