Boston University files lawsuit against Apple over technology patent
Question asked by Keerthivasan Ravisankar in #Gadgets on Jul 4, 2013
Keerthivasan Ravisankar · Jul 4, 2013
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An unlikely source has filed a lawsuit against Apple for patent infringement – Boston University. The educational institution previously associated with being a pioneer in social media and an outspoken critic of patent troll litigation claims Apple is actively infringing on a dated patent they own.
The lawsuit claims Apple’s iPad, iPhone and MacBook Air all use a monocrystalline gallium nitride thin film in their semiconductors. It’s this film that Boston University claims they own a patent for which was filed way back in 1995. Specifically, the patent was granted to Theodore D Moustakas and assigned to the Trustees of Boston University in 1997.
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The university filed the lawsuit in the Federal District Court in Massachusetts, we’re told. They are seeking financial compensation as well as a ban on sales of the offending devices. If the case goes to trial, Cupertino could be forced to hand over earnings documents from the gadgets that would be used to determine how much money the school would net if successful.
The decision by Boston University to file a patent lawsuit is a bit ironic considering the school published a study in June 2012 pointing out the damage that patent trolls have inflicted. The study found that in 2011, patent trolls cost the US $29 billion in monetary damages – not to mention the fact that they are curbing innovation among small and medium-sized companies.
The authors of the study ultimately found that those in charge should reform the patent system and address patent troll behavior.
"Apple hasn't commented on the University's lawsuit." says The Mac Observer
Via:Techspot Posted in: #Gadgets
The lawsuit claims Apple’s iPad, iPhone and MacBook Air all use a monocrystalline gallium nitride thin film in their semiconductors. It’s this film that Boston University claims they own a patent for which was filed way back in 1995. Specifically, the patent was granted to Theodore D Moustakas and assigned to the Trustees of Boston University in 1997.
The university filed the lawsuit in the Federal District Court in Massachusetts, we’re told. They are seeking financial compensation as well as a ban on sales of the offending devices. If the case goes to trial, Cupertino could be forced to hand over earnings documents from the gadgets that would be used to determine how much money the school would net if successful.
The decision by Boston University to file a patent lawsuit is a bit ironic considering the school published a study in June 2012 pointing out the damage that patent trolls have inflicted. The study found that in 2011, patent trolls cost the US $29 billion in monetary damages – not to mention the fact that they are curbing innovation among small and medium-sized companies.
The authors of the study ultimately found that those in charge should reform the patent system and address patent troll behavior.
"Apple hasn't commented on the University's lawsuit." says The Mac Observer
Via:Techspot Posted in: #Gadgets
Jeffrey Arulraj · Jul 4, 2013
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The very first time we see Apple being bitten on the wrong side hope some APPLE freaks of CE answer to the open accusation of BU on their Dream product
Awaiting your comments here ash Kaustubh Katdare
Awaiting your comments here ash Kaustubh Katdare
Kaustubh Katdare · Jul 4, 2013
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rkvasan68 : We'd be happy if you could write the posts in your words than simply pasting it verbatim. It doesn't help CE in any way.
Abhishek Rawal · Jul 4, 2013
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Not only this buddy.ConquerorThe very first time we see Apple being bitten on the wrong side hope some APPLE freaks of CE answer to the open accusation of BU on their Dream product
Apple is accused by a Chinese company of patent abuse over "Siri", & the court also said that "Siri" by Apple is copycat.
https://www.businessinsider.com/a-chinese-company-says-apple-stole-its-technology-for-siri-2013-7
This is nothing new. Each every technology by Apple is tweaked slightly & being patented by them. This is the way Apple do. They're just good gadget designers.
Innovations in Apple ? My ass!
Keerthivasan Ravisankar · Jul 4, 2013
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Thanks for your advise and information.Kaustubh Katdarerkvasan68 : We'd be happy if you could write the posts in your words than simply pasting it verbatim. It doesn't help CE in any way.
