Archive | July 4th, 2012

FTC looking into potential Google FRAND abuse following Motorola acquisition

4. July 2012

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The FTC is reportedly looking into whether or not Google is improperly wielding the FRAND patents it acquired  as part of its Motorola buyout a few months ago. The Federal Trade Commission has issued a civil investigative demand, which is similar to a subpoena, to the owner of the Android mobile operating system as it […]

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Apple faces additional fines, potential halt of operations in Italy over warranty dispute

4. July 2012

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Well it looks like Apple has some more problems a’brewin over in Italy. You might remember that Apple last year was fined $1.2 million by Italian authorities for selling 2-year warranties to consumers even though EU law requires that 2 year warranties be provided at no charge. Now Apple is looking at the prospect of […]

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