Nokia sues Apple, says iPhone infringes on patents
Nokia's just hit Apple and their iPhone with a patent infringement lawsuit, claiming that "all iPhones models shipped" infringe on ten of Espoo's patents relating to GSM, UMTS, and WiFi. According to Nokia's press release, the patents in question have been licensed by some 40 other companies, "including virtually all the leading mobile device vendors," and Apple's refused to agree to "appropriate" license terms. That's pretty vague, actually -- it could either mean that Apple was willing to license the patents at a price less than what Nokia demanded, or it could mean that Apple refused to pay at all.
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All of the patent laws and suing is getting a little out of control. I think the patent system needs a restructuring from the ground up. However, I don’t really mind to see Apple get sued.
Take em down to China Town!!