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Apple to fight Nokia in patent infringement lawsuit
Settlements and other bargains aren't on the agenda for Cupertino, who have decided to fight Nokia's aggressive move on them in the courts. Apple has released a report to the SEC, in which they made it a point to mention they will be defending themselves "vigorously" in court against Nokia's lawsuits.
The move isn't surprising at all. Nokia bit off quite a bit, and could be seeking a substantial amount of cash from Apple. Nokia is primarily running on the assumption that the patents which other companies license from them apply to the iPhone, though it doesn't take much speculation to assume Nokia's lawsuit is a direct result of slipping sales. Clearly they see Apple as an up and coming threat, and want to at least capitalize on their growth.
Apple also noted this isn't their "official" response -- only that they don't intend to roll over. It remains to be seen how Apple will defend themselves. Given the current state of the smartphone market, this could be an important and interesting case to watch.
The move isn't surprising at all. Nokia bit off quite a bit, and could be seeking a substantial amount of cash from Apple. Nokia is primarily running on the assumption that the patents which other companies license from them apply to the iPhone, though it doesn't take much speculation to assume Nokia's lawsuit is a direct result of slipping sales. Clearly they see Apple as an up and coming threat, and want to at least capitalize on their growth.
Apple also noted this isn't their "official" response -- only that they don't intend to roll over. It remains to be seen how Apple will defend themselves. Given the current state of the smartphone market, this could be an important and interesting case to watch.
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User Comments (15)
Post a comment| giorgiodechir on October 28, 2009 2:42 PM | oho, time to bring the pain steve jobs. lol go apple! |
| zedster on October 28, 2009 2:43 PM | It's interesting that companies that may be struggling,
start looking for a big company to go after. I think it's
more about the exposure for the company rather than the $$
(but the big $$ always helps  )
|
| Deso on October 28, 2009 2:51 PM | I hope nokia wins, Apple needs a beat down their Iphone has been to succesful lol |
| mattfrompa on October 28, 2009 2:55 PM | zedster said: I'm not saying this necessarily has anything
to do with it, but I think Apple will do anything right now
to steal attention away from the release of Windows 7. Which
by the way, I can;t help but notice that Microsoft has
released many different Windows 7 commercials, touting
positive aspects. Whereas Apple has zero commercials about
Snow Leopard, but one Negative Windows 7 commercial. I
definitely admire a positive ad campaign that replays the
same commercial over and over. You may see Windows 7 ads a
lot, but at least there are many of them.
It's interesting that companies that may be struggling, start looking for a big company to go after. I think it's more about the exposure for the company rather than the $$ (but the big $$ always helps ) |
| BlindObject on October 28, 2009 2:57 PM | Meh, I like my HTC. =) |
| Souljacker on October 28, 2009 6:57 PM | I like my Nokia. I'd like to see them knock Apple down a few pegs. |
| Darth Shiv on October 28, 2009 8:12 PM | The move isn't surprising at all. Nokia bit off quite
a bit, and could be seeking a substantial amount of cash
from Apple. Nokia is primarily running on the assumption
that the patents which other companies license from them
apply to the iPhone, though it doesn't take much speculation
to assume Nokia's lawsuit is a direct result of slipping
sales. Clearly they see Apple as an up and coming threat,
and want to at least capitalize on their growth. So
let me get this straight. Nokia has legitimised licensing
deals with other major companies already? Fact 2: Nokia
informed Apple they were infringing ON RELEASE of the
iPhone. Negotiations for licensing broke down and now Nokia
is suing. And YOU are insinuating Nokia is suing as a direct
result of slipping sales. I wonder who is biased here? |
| freedomthinker on October 29, 2009 3:38 AM | This is kinda silly , Nokia is one of the strongest
companies out there , its holding pretty straight . I agree
with Darth Shiv up there , he stated good facts
|
| Guest on October 29, 2009 4:35 AM | nokia invented the idiot proof phone and have continued to make reliable and easy to use phones ever since, every one outside of america uses nokia, i know 3 people with an iphone. not so popular outside of america. |
| Rig on October 29, 2009 7:16 AM | Good point Darth Shiv, but Nokia have left it quite a while before they've decided to file a lawsuit if they have already informed Apple of the license infringement when the iPhone was released. |
| Guest on October 29, 2009 9:52 AM | Without knowing ALL of the facts of this case it's
impossible to make a fair assessment. However, if some of
the comments above are true - and Apple was already informed
at the inception of the iPhone and disregarded Nokia's
claims anyway - then they should be punished. Rules only work when they apply to everyone - not just to companies we don't use or like. (And I'm an iPhone user, 3G and 3GS) |
| Guest on October 29, 2009 10:22 AM | Apple needs to grow up. |
| paynetrain007 on October 29, 2009 3:09 PM | fail apple. Every other company that uses Nokia's technology pays them a premium... Why are you so special? |
| Guest on October 29, 2009 3:22 PM | do you have any evidence that apple is using Nokia's technology, paynetrain, or are you just shitting in a sack and then smearing it on your keyboard? |
| Darth Shiv on October 29, 2009 4:14 PM | Guest said: The lawsuit will sort that out. Nokia
believes Apple does. And the reason Nokia hasn't sued until
now is because the two parties were trying to come to a
licensing agreement but the talks had only recently broke
down.do you have any evidence that apple is using Nokia's technology, paynetrain, or are you just shitting in a sack and then smearing it on your keyboard? |
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