Nokia Files Lawsuit Against Apple
A few days back Nokia filed a complaint against Apple for patent infringement. The lawsuit against Apple isn’t for just one single product, but for most Apple products. Nokia claims that Apple has allegedly applied Nokia’s user interface, digital cameras, antennas and power management to design its products.
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This is not the first time that Nokia has alleged Apple of violating the patent rights. Just some days prior to the incident, Nokia has filed a lawsuit to US ITC(International Trade Commission) against Apple. And Apple had reverted with identical patent infringement complaint against Apple. A little after Nokia’s sue, Apple went public and stated that Nokia had infringed 13 of Apple’s patents.
Now once more a similar problem has surfaced. Apple is yet to answer though. And let us see what it is going to be this time. (Find the full story here – Patent Wars. Apple Countersues Nokia For Infringing 13 Patents. )
Last year in 2009, Apple did impressive business and sold about millions of units by the end of the year. What’s more, it is said, Apple couldn’t meet the increased demands from its users. And just as the year started out, there was something unpleasant ready for for Apple.
Nokia says it’s got about 1000 patent fillings (Nokia). And that Apple has duplicated Nokia’s work not just for one product but for all their products.
Should Nokia wins the case, Apple will need to withdraw selling its products which come under patent infringement– which will be horrific both for Apple and Apple buyers. Well the problem could possibly require many years to resolve. And who knows in the meanwhile, yet other players will be in news for a similar issue. Let’s wait and see which will be subsequent mobile company to get into the dispute and what the allegation could be.
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