In an interesting bit of news, Oracle submitted its brief in the Oracle v. Google appeal. Groklaw has the full coverage, but in essence, this brief is 89 mind-numbing pages of boredom that resembles something I would submit . . . if I was being paid $1 gigamillizillion per hour by Oracle. I’m waiting for… Continue Reading
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Poll: Is Apple v. Google a Future Reality?
With Samsung out of the way, and Apple a theoretically $1 billion richer, do you think the next showdown for Apple will be Google? Ultimately, do you believe that Apple will sue Google over Android OS? Take the poll. Also, when do you think the showdown will happen? 1 year? 5 years? Leave a comment and let… Continue Reading
Don’t Believe the Hype, Oracle Will Pay More to Google
The internet, and a number of reputable sources, are blowing up about a story regarding the amount of attorney’s fees Oracle is paying Google for it’s Java patent infringement case. As I stated here, I don’t believe this story is correct, at least in whole. Yet, sources like this one, keep passing the information forward.… Continue Reading
Judge Posner Dismisses Apple’s and Motorola’s Claims
Earlier today, Judge Posner issued two Orders (here and here), which tentatively dismiss both Apple’s and Motorola’s patent infringement claims. Posner states he will elaborate further on his decision “within a week.” Apple conceded, based on a Daubert ruling against it, that it could not prove damages for infringement on three key patents. That left three… Continue Reading
Oracle v. Google, Google Survives
The jury finally reached its verdict in the Oracle v. Google trial, but failed to reach an agreement on one of the most important elements of Oracle’s claim. The jury could not agree on the issue of whether Google’s use of the Java code constituted fair use in the infringement case. Interestingly enough, Judge Alsup advised the… Continue Reading
Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against Android Market
Well, I can finally say that I’m slightly dumbfounded after reading this story, and I’m a plaintiff’s lawyer. Now, there’s a little skepticism on my part because a quick check of PACER didn’t reveal any cases filed by the plaintiffs or their lawyer, Jeffrey Berns, and the firm’s website doesn’t list this milestone on its news… Continue Reading
Apple v. Motorola, Inc., et. al.; 11-cv-08540
One of the most interesting aspects of these patent wars cases (a.k.a. Apple versus the world) is Apple v. Motorola, Inc.. So, here’s my butchered review of the case. Aside from the 40 lawyers representing Apple, Judge Richard A. Posner is currently stepping away from his role on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to oversee… Continue Reading
Google and the FTC
With the recent spat about Google’s “search gaming,” I thought this post by Paul Levy from the Consumer Law & Policy Blog was quite interesting. Levy poses the theory that Google might actually be violating FTC regulations by offering products or services it cannot fulfill. The problem, as Levy notes, is with Google’s Offers program.… Continue Reading
Look for Changes to your Android UI
Unfortunately for HTC, and subsequently Google, the US International Trade Commission ruled that HTC’s Android smartphones infringe on key Apple patents (here’s how for a detailed review). The ruling, affects key portions of the HTC user interface, or UI, one of which is the feature that allows you to click a phone number in an email,… Continue Reading
Settle It Now with Picture It Settled
Don Philbin alerted me to the brand new Picture It Settled™ Android app (coincidentally, Don has a vested interest in the app as its developer), that I think many attorneys will love, especially those who deal with plaintiff or defendant-side negotiations. The app has been around for the iPhone, but Don brought it over to… Continue Reading