As many as eight class action lawsuits have been leveled against Apple thus far after the company admitted to slowing down older iPhone models that have worn-out batteries, with the latest class action filing seeking an unbelievable $999 billion payout (not a typo).
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State-run research institute says iPhones, iPad sold in Korea violate its chip process tech
The Korea Trade Commission (KTC) has kicked off an investigation into Apple's local branch over an alleged patent infringement of a state-run research institute's chip technology.
Judge punishes Apple for withholding documents in FTC’s lawsuit against Qualcomm
US Magistrate Judge Nathanael Cousins has officially sanctioned Apple over withholding documents in the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) lawsuit against Qualcomm.
This Chinese clothing brand thinks the App Store icon was stolen from them, so they’re suing Apple
Apple has been hit with yet another lawsuit, this time from Chinese clothing company KON. They believe iOS 11's new App Store icon looks a little too similar to their own brand logo.
Apple wins European trademark case against Xiaomi over the name of its iPad mini clone
Apple has scored a partial victory in its case against Chinese consumer electronics maker Xiaomi involving attempts to trademark the name of their iPad mini clone.
Qualcomm files 3 new suits against Apple, seeks ban on latest iPhones
Apple's battle with Qualcomm shows no sign of slowing down. Just in the last few days Apple filed a counterclaim against Qualcomm. The company has now seemingly retaliated with three more patent claims back at Apple. Additionally, they are looking to ban the iPhone 8 and iPhone X from sale in the US.
Qualcomm’s new anti-Apple suit targets new iPhones, A10 chip, dual-lens cameras & more
Less than 24 hours following Apple's lawsuit against Qualcomm claiming the latter's Snapdragon processors infringe upon its patents, the chip maker has now retaliated by lodging another patent lawsuit against the Cupertino giant.
Apple sues Qualcomm, saying Snapdragon chips infringe on its patents
Apple on Wednesday escalated its legal spat with Qualcomm.
US Trade Commission investigating Apple over patent infringement
Reuters reported Tuesday that the US Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into Apple for potential patent infringement.
Apple is getting sued over “Animoji” trademark
Animoji, perhaps the most gimmicky iPhone X feature, has earned Apple a lawsuit over infringing on an existing “Animoji” trademark held by a Japanese software development firm.
Apple must pay VirnetX $440 million in final judgement
A United States District Court denied all Apple's motions and appeals for new trials, upholding a $302.4 million jury verdict that vindicates VirnetX's patent infringement claims brought against Apple over secure communications protocols in FaceTime and other applications.
Qualcomm moves to block the sale and manufacture of iPhones in China
In a retaliatory move, wireless chip giant Qualcomm is asking Chinese authorities to ban the sale and manufacture of iPhones in the country, Bloomberg reported Friday.