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AgigA Tech granted patent for Hybrid Non-Volatile RAM in China

Fri, 26th May 2017
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Enterprise and data center applications were previously constrained by the higher latency of existing storage solutions such as SSDs.
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SenCbuds: The next big thing for earphones?

Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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With the help of patent pending sensor technology, SenCbuds instantly know when they are taken out of the user's ear, and pause the media accordingly.
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Mako Networks sold to US provider

Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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United States telecommunications service provider D&S Communications has acquired the assets of Mako Networks from the company's receivers.
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Did Samsung rip off the iPhone? Yup.

Tue, 19th May 2015
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US court upholds finding of Samsung's infringement on Apple's patents, but reduces damages in long-running lawsuit.
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Victorious Veeam slams Symantec following patent win

Thu, 14th May 2015
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Symantec's bid to 'stifle competition' because 'its legacy physical backup products could not compete' fails after Veeam wins three year patent battle.
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Apple and Google call patent war truce

Mon, 19th May 2014
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For those managing to keep up with the growing complexity of patent lawsuits, a truce has been called; between warring rivals Apple and Google.
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Jury deliberates Apple v Samsung evidence

Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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A Californian jury examines the evidence in the high stakes patent infringement lawsuit, with deliberation expected to last several days.
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Steve Jobs barred from US patent trial

Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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Judge approves request from Apple to have late CEO's 'thermonuclear' statement discounted in court proceedings.
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Apple forced to admit Samsung didn't copy iPad

Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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A UK judge has ordered Apple to post notices on its website and in British newspapers stating Samsung didn't copy the iPad, a blow to Apple's legal battles.
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Apple-Motorola patent case dismissed 'with prejudice'

Mon, 25th Jun 2012
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A US judge halts the Apple-Motorola patent feud, ruling neither proved need for damages, hinting this won't end tech industry battles.
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Apple, Samsung sit-down underway

Tue, 22nd May 2012
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Apple, Samsung CEOs enter mediation in California to resolve patent dispute spanning 20 cases worldwide, despite low expectations.
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Apple, Samsung to talk out patent grievances - Updated

Mon, 30th Apr 2012
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Apple and Samsung chiefs to discuss patent issues in court-ordered San Francisco meet, but settlement not a certainty.
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Twitter says its patents are a shield, not a weapon

Wed, 18th Apr 2012
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While Apple and Samsung discuss resolving patent disputes, Twitter introduces the Innovator's Patent Agreement, pledging patents for defence only.
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They had it coming: Facebook hits back at Yahoo

Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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Facebook retaliates against Yahoo's patent suit with its own 10-point counter-claim, accusing Yahoo of prioritising litigation over innovation.
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Microsoft cries foul over patent abuse

Thu, 23rd Feb 2012
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Motorola Mobility - and by extension Google - failing to meet FRAND licensing commitments; is this the pot calling the kettle black?.
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How much is social messaging costing telcos?

Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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Ovum says it's time for network operators to start re-thinking their legacy services, or wait for further drops in revenue.
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US, EU sign off Google's Motorola purchase

Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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Google seals $12.5 billion Motorola deal with US and EU nod, promising fair licensing. Regulatory eyes remain keen on market play.
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Is Apple losing the patent war?

Mon, 12th Dec 2011
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As the Australian Samsung injunction lifts, a German judgement threatens to bar Apple's entire 3G line in the region.
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Apple granted Samsung injunction

Thu, 13th Oct 2011
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Apple wins injunction in Aussie court, blocking Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 sales over iPad similarities, amidst heated patent disputes.
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Samsung to seek injunction against iPhone 4S

Thu, 6th Oct 2011
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Samsung seeks to block iPhone 4S sales in France and Germany, alleging Apple's new handset infringes on wireless technology patents.