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That's technically possible but unlikely in this case. Apple violates S3 patents for example - HTC own S3 and if they refuse to license those then they could st
by blinkingled 15y ago
That's technically possible but unlikely in this case. Apple violates S3 patents for example - HTC own S3 and if they refuse to license those then they could stop Apple from selling iPhones too - which is good ground for both to consider cross licensing in this case.
- dpcan 15y agoAre they already licensing S3 patents though? If so, would there not be a contract of some kind in place to stop HTC from just pulling the plug?
- blinkingled 15y agoIf they were licensing why would they be in court with S3 and why would the judge rule infringement - http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-07-01/apple-gets-mixed-ruling-in-s3-patent-claims-before-u-s-itc.html http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-07-01/apple-gets-mixed-ru...
- 7rurl 15y agoIs it possible that Apple's patent suit against HTC is a retaliation against S3's patent suit agents Apple? And if so, would it make it pretty silly to be freaking out about Apple trying to patent Android out of existence?
- blinkingled 15y agoYou will have to look at the dates - specifically date on which Apple filed lawsuit against HTC and also when S3 filed one against Apple - before or after they were bought by HTC.