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HTC and Nokia settle all patent litigation with cross-licensing agreement
The patent infringement litigation between HTC and Nokia was settled today when both companies announced that HTC had agreed to a licensing Nokia’s patents. The agreement between the two companies is characterized as collaboration since HTC is bringing its LTE patent portfolio to the table as well. Unfortunately, Nokia still comes out on top since…
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Nokia granted injunction against all HTC devices in Germany
The end of 2013 is certainly not going in HTC’s favor. Judge Dr. Matthias Zigann from the Munich I Regional Court ruled against HTC, granting Nokia an injunction against all of HTC’s Android powered devices. The ruling will eventually lead to a sales ban of all HTC device due to infringement of Nokia’s EP1148681 patent which covers…
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HTC wins HTC One mini import ban appeal in the UK
The British courts have decided to lift the injunction against the HTC One mini. The ruling came today after HTC pressed for a speedy appeal following last week’s ruling by Judge Richard Arnold which forced HTC to stop shipments of the HTC One mini to the UK. HTC’s legal strategy in this case still depends on…
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UK judge orders HTC One mini injunction due to infringement of Nokia patents
Starting December 6th, HTC will no longer be allowed to import the HTC One mini into the UK. Judge Richard Arnold has ruled that several chips inside the device infringe on Nokia patents. HTC claims that the patents cover “a very small component” and is not significant enough to justify an import ban on the…
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HTC to switch HTC One microphone supplier to avoid future injunctions ST Microelectronics
The injunction against the HTC One which the Amsterdam district court granted Nokia for the use of high-amplitude microphone chip has forced HTC to look for a new supplier to ensure that European customers can continue to purchase the flagship device. Since HTC was not found to be at fault in the dispute between ST Microelectronics and Nokia,…