patent disputes

This venture-backed company just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to resolve a patent dispute

In the world of venture-funded companies, not much surprises industry observers. Yet a new strategy by one privately held company might have founders and venture investors wondering if it's a maneuver

With HTC Patent Deal, Apple Is Going For Android’s Jugular

<b>Editor's note: </b><em>Ansel Halliburton is a lawyer at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.computerlaw.com">ComputerLaw Group</a>, a boutique law firm in Palo Alto specializing in intellectual p

Does Apple’s HTC Agreement Indicate A Softening Of Its Approach To Patent Litigation?

Apple and HTC today announced jointly a settlement of all ongoing patent litigation between the two, in a licensing agreement with a 10-year term, any further terms of which were not released. Many wi

Nokia and Qualcomm kiss and make up

Just when we were finally going to see LIVE coverage of a technology patent hearing, Nokia and Qualcomm have settled their lengthy legal battle, at least for the next 15 years. Settling a licensing di