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Apple countersues Ericsson; Cupertino company makes ‘astounding’ U-turn

• jb1991 5y ago
  > However, Apple did not renew its licenses when they expired, and we learned yesterday that Ericsson was therefore suing Apple for patent infringement. > The Cupertino company is said to be so afraid of this Significant oversight of not even realizing when key patents that affect your company‘s bottom line are up for renewal?!
  • gvb 5y ago
    No, it would have been very intentional. By not renewing the licensing, Apple is escalating the risks and costs for Ericsson as leverage in their renegotiation of the licensing fees with them.
    • jb1991 5y ago
      Sounds like maybe Apple underestimated the risks.