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Microsoft Collects Royalty from Chrome OS / Android Device Makers
Google is so open, it doesn't protect users of its Android and Chrome OS from Microsoft tax. Full Story »
Counterfeit Cut the Rope BlackBerry Game Developer Aztux Threatens to Sue OP
Jackassery: Aztux Ltd claims copyright infringement and libel against ObamaPacman review of Cut the Cable, threatens lawsuit. Full letter. Full Story »
“Cease and Desist,” Apple to Lodsys’ Patent Claims vs. iOS Developers
Full letter of Apple Legal's response to Lodsys published. Full Story »
Google Android Group Uses “Compatibility as a Club” on Partners
Skyhook Wireless vs. Google lawsuit reveals Google's anti-competitive practices against its partners of Android phone makers. Full Story »
Steve Jobs Demolishes Jackling House, Woodside CA Mansion
This week, Steve Jobs' old Jackling House finally got demolished. Efficient Apple inspired iHouse expected soon. Full Story »
Stay Tasty: Apple Germany Cracked iPod Spoof eiPott Egg Cup
eiPott is a German-made egg pod / cup with a name and looks close to Apple’s popular iPod music player, too close. Full Story »
Myth: Copyright Theft, Apple Stole GUI from Xerox PARC Alto
Apple stole GUI myth: So, Apple stole the now ubiquitous graphical user interface (GUI) from Xerox Palo Alto Research Center (PARC)? Some people think so. But is it truth or fiction? Full Story »
Microsoft Fails Promise Again, Misses Injunction Deadline, Office 2007 Pulled From Retail
In an IP-infringement lawsuit, Microsoft was found guilty last August of unauthorized-use of intellectual property in Office 2003/2007. The resulting $290 million verdict bars Microsoft from selling the infringing software after January 11th until removal of counterfeit technology. Despite promises to the contrary, Microsoft starts the new decade failing to meet court injunction deadline. Full Story »
India Supreme Court Wants Apple MacBook Pro Laptops, Cool Gadget, Old OS, Makes Typo Fail
We are on a roll for court stories. No shady company got sued or failed miserably in court this time; instead, there is Apple win. Steve Jobs might be delighted to hear Indian government's procurement system shows recent quote request for "supply and installation of Apple Laptops for Supreme Court of India." Full Story »
Microsoft Lost Intellectual Property Infringement Case in Chinese Court, Versions of Windows Banned in China
Chinese court ruled that Microsoft infringed a Chinese software maker's intellectual property, and must stop selling all PC operating systems containing the unlicensed software, effecting banning Chinese language editions of Windows 98 SE, 2000, XP, Server 2003 from China. What irony, considering Microsoft regularly campaigns for stronger intellectual property protection in China. Full Story »
