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Asustek Sues IBM Over Patent
(News) Asustek answers IBM's patent infringement accusation with one of its own.
(News) Asustek answers IBM's patent infringement accusation with one of its own.
Bush team voices concerns on patent reform bill
(News) U.S. Senate negotiators are getting closer to hammering out disagreements that are holding up a patent system overhaul, but President George Bush's administration still has concerns about the bill, an administration official said Friday.
(News) U.S. Senate negotiators are getting closer to hammering out disagreements that are holding up a patent system overhaul, but President George Bush's administration still has concerns about the bill, an administration official said Friday.
Jury: Microsoft must pay Alcatel-Lucent $367 million
(News) A jury in San Diego ordered Microsoft to pay Alcatel-Lucent US$367.4 million for infringing on two patents, adding a new chapter to a long-running dispute between the companies.
(News) A jury in San Diego ordered Microsoft to pay Alcatel-Lucent US$367.4 million for infringing on two patents, adding a new chapter to a long-running dispute between the companies.
700-MHz auction: No Lease Demanded, Says Company
(News) A public safety group has denied that it demanded lease payments from potential winning bidders for a piece of that spectrum.
(News) A public safety group has denied that it demanded lease payments from potential winning bidders for a piece of that spectrum.
IBM served by US Attorney's Office, govt contracts hit
(News) IBM has received a grand jury summons from the U.S. Attorney's Office over possible procurement violations between employees of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and certain IBM employees, the company said Monday.
(News) IBM has received a grand jury summons from the U.S. Attorney's Office over possible procurement violations between employees of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and certain IBM employees, the company said Monday.
Beleaguered BitTorrent search engine shuts down
(News) Expensive legal battles have caused TorrentSpy, the search engine for the BitTorrent file-sharing service, to shut down.
(News) Expensive legal battles have caused TorrentSpy, the search engine for the BitTorrent file-sharing service, to shut down.
Software Group Files Suit Against eBay Sellers
(News) The SIIA is suing eight eBay-based sellers, alleging sales of counterfeit software.
(News) The SIIA is suing eight eBay-based sellers, alleging sales of counterfeit software.
Qualcomm can't hold off injunction in Broadcom suit
(News) In the latest of many legal setbacks for Qualcomm, a federal court has turned down the company's request to postpone an injunction against sales of some of its mobile-phone chips.
(News) In the latest of many legal setbacks for Qualcomm, a federal court has turned down the company's request to postpone an injunction against sales of some of its mobile-phone chips.
Prison Awaits Ex-Consultant for E-Rate Fraud
(News) A California woman was sentenced after cheating schools out of discounts in Internet access program.
(News) A California woman was sentenced after cheating schools out of discounts in Internet access program.
Software group files lawsuits against eight eBay sellers
(News) The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) has filed eight new lawsuits against eBay-based software sellers, alleging that they are selling counterfeit products.
(News) The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) has filed eight new lawsuits against eBay-based software sellers, alleging that they are selling counterfeit products.
700MHz Auction: FCC Decision Coming
(News) The FCC faces a major decision on what to do with a block of spectrum designated for use by public safety agencies.
(News) The FCC faces a major decision on what to do with a block of spectrum designated for use by public safety agencies.
High Court: Novell case can go forward
(News) The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied a request by Microsoft to halt an antitrust suit that Novell filed against the company for anticompetitive behavior it said harmed its WordPerfect and QuattroPro business in the 1990s.
(News) The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied a request by Microsoft to halt an antitrust suit that Novell filed against the company for anticompetitive behavior it said harmed its WordPerfect and QuattroPro business in the 1990s.
Otellini defends Intel in EU's antitrust hearing
(News) Chip maker Intel fielded its chief executive Paul Otellini to defend the company's business practices at an antitrust hearing in Brussels this week. The two-day confidential meeting with Europe's top antitrust authority, the European Commission, also involved competitors including Advanced Micro Devices and the European consumer group BEUC.
(News) Chip maker Intel fielded its chief executive Paul Otellini to defend the company's business practices at an antitrust hearing in Brussels this week. The two-day confidential meeting with Europe's top antitrust authority, the European Commission, also involved competitors including Advanced Micro Devices and the European consumer group BEUC.
Study: H-1Bs Visas Go With Job Creation
(News) U.S. companies that apply for controversial H-1B visas create additional jobs beyond the positions filled by foreign workers, according to a study released today.
(News) U.S. companies that apply for controversial H-1B visas create additional jobs beyond the positions filled by foreign workers, according to a study released today.
Brothers sentenced for software piracy
(News) Two brothers were sentenced Friday to multiyear prison terms for selling what the U.S. Department of Justice called "massive" amounts of pirated software online, the DOJ announced.
(News) Two brothers were sentenced Friday to multiyear prison terms for selling what the U.S. Department of Justice called "massive" amounts of pirated software online, the DOJ announced.
Visto: Microsoft has settled patent dispute with company
(News) A week before the case was to be heard before a court in Texas, Microsoft and Visto have settled a two-year-old patent lawsuit over technologies used in Microsoft's Windows Mobile OS that allow wireless devices to access e-mail.
(News) A week before the case was to be heard before a court in Texas, Microsoft and Visto have settled a two-year-old patent lawsuit over technologies used in Microsoft's Windows Mobile OS that allow wireless devices to access e-mail.
Decision against Qualcomm in Nokia case stands
(News) A December decision against Qualcomm's bid to keep some Nokia phones out of the U.S. will stand, Nokia said Wednesday.
(News) A December decision against Qualcomm's bid to keep some Nokia phones out of the U.S. will stand, Nokia said Wednesday.
Intel and Antitrust: A Brief History
(News) A recent raid on Intel's Munich office by EC investigators is the latest in a long history of antitrust woes.
(News) A recent raid on Intel's Munich office by EC investigators is the latest in a long history of antitrust woes.
FCC's Copps: Open mobile network pledges need scrutiny
(News) Major mobile voice and data carriers in the U.S. have pledged to open their networks to outside handsets and applications, but regulators and customers need to be vigilant to make sure those promises are fulfilled, one member of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission said.
(News) Major mobile voice and data carriers in the U.S. have pledged to open their networks to outside handsets and applications, but regulators and customers need to be vigilant to make sure those promises are fulfilled, one member of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission said.
EU Drops Probe as Apple Equalizes iTunes Prices
(News) The EU antitrust investigation into Apple has ended after the company agreed to reduce the price of music downloads.
(News) The EU antitrust investigation into Apple has ended after the company agreed to reduce the price of music downloads.
US agency initiates DRAM investigation, along with 3 others
(News) The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has launched four investigations involving the import of computers or electronic device components, including one based on a complaint that several companies are violating patents on DRAM chips.
(News) The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has launched four investigations involving the import of computers or electronic device components, including one based on a complaint that several companies are violating patents on DRAM chips.
Company suing OLPC asked for $20 million
(News) A company suing the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) Association for patent infringement has asked for US$20 million to settle claims that the nonprofit had copied its keyboard.
(News) A company suing the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) Association for patent infringement has asked for US$20 million to settle claims that the nonprofit had copied its keyboard.
Google gets extension in Northeastern patent suit
(News) Google has been given an extension until January to reply to a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Northeastern University and a company in Massachusetts that develops distributed search technologies.
(News) Google has been given an extension until January to reply to a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Northeastern University and a company in Massachusetts that develops distributed search technologies.
Broadcom will pursue injunction against Qualcomm
(News) A U.S. federal court ruling has cleared the way for wireless chip maker Broadcom to pursue an injunction against rival Qualcomm after a long-running patent dispute.
(News) A U.S. federal court ruling has cleared the way for wireless chip maker Broadcom to pursue an injunction against rival Qualcomm after a long-running patent dispute.
Hollywood studios sue China Web site, cafe over piracy
(News) Major Hollywood studios fighting pirates over "Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest" and other films illegally made available for download could soon have their day in court.
(News) Major Hollywood studios fighting pirates over "Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest" and other films illegally made available for download could soon have their day in court.
Microsoft Wins Patent Suit
(News) Court rules against Acceleration Software's claim that Microsoft infringed on its bootup technology.
(News) Court rules against Acceleration Software's claim that Microsoft infringed on its bootup technology.
Microsoft wins patent suit
(News) Microsoft won a patent dispute over technology that helps computers boot up faster Thursday.
(News) Microsoft won a patent dispute over technology that helps computers boot up faster Thursday.
Consumer groups oppose telecom deregulation requests
(News) Eight public-interest and consumer groups have asked the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to reject requests by two large telecommunication providers to close off their copper voice and data networks to competitors in 10 U.S. cities.
(News) Eight public-interest and consumer groups have asked the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to reject requests by two large telecommunication providers to close off their copper voice and data networks to competitors in 10 U.S. cities.
Judge to White House: Back Up E-Mail
(News) A federal judge says the White House must preserve e-mail and maintain copies of millions of backup e-mail messages that were allegedly deleted improperly from servers.
(News) A federal judge says the White House must preserve e-mail and maintain copies of millions of backup e-mail messages that were allegedly deleted improperly from servers.
Vonage tentatively settles AT&T patent lawsuit, reports loss
(News) VOIP provider Vonage has tentatively agreed to settle a patent infringement lawsuit filed by rival AT&T, with the smaller company paying about US$39 million, Vonage announced Thursday.
(News) VOIP provider Vonage has tentatively agreed to settle a patent infringement lawsuit filed by rival AT&T, with the smaller company paying about US$39 million, Vonage announced Thursday.
Fate of Linux guru's life, and life's work, hang in balance
(News) The fate of a Linux visionary who is charged with murder will be decided in a trial starting Tuesday in Oakland, California, while the fate of the file system he created remains left in the hands of an open-source community rapidly losing interest in the technology.
(News) The fate of a Linux visionary who is charged with murder will be decided in a trial starting Tuesday in Oakland, California, while the fate of the file system he created remains left in the hands of an open-source community rapidly losing interest in the technology.
Microsoft continues pursuit of software pirates
(News) Microsoft Wednesday continued its efforts to stop people from pirating or using pirated versions of its software. The company launched a Web site and also revealed that it has filed 20 more lawsuits against people it claims are dealing counterfeit or pirated software in 13 states.
(News) Microsoft Wednesday continued its efforts to stop people from pirating or using pirated versions of its software. The company launched a Web site and also revealed that it has filed 20 more lawsuits against people it claims are dealing counterfeit or pirated software in 13 states.
Former top UMC executives found not guilty
(News) The founder and former chairman of the world's second largest contract chip maker was found not guilty of investing in and transferring technology to a Chinese chip maker, a Taiwanese court said Friday.
(News) The founder and former chairman of the world's second largest contract chip maker was found not guilty of investing in and transferring technology to a Chinese chip maker, a Taiwanese court said Friday.
Intel settles patent case with Transmeta
(News) Intel Corp. on Wednesday agreed to settle a dispute with Transmeta Corp. for US$250 million, ending patent litigation between both companies.
(News) Intel Corp. on Wednesday agreed to settle a dispute with Transmeta Corp. for US$250 million, ending patent litigation between both companies.
Intel: Patent reform still needed
(News) The U.S. technology industry has faced dozens of lawsuits by "patent speculators" in recent years, and it's time for Congress to fix problems with the patent system, Intel Corp.'s general counsel said Monday.
(News) The U.S. technology industry has faced dozens of lawsuits by "patent speculators" in recent years, and it's time for Congress to fix problems with the patent system, Intel Corp.'s general counsel said Monday.
Contested UK encryption disclosure law takes effect
(News) British law enforcement gained new powers on Monday to compel individuals and businesses to decrypt data wanted by authorities for investigations.
(News) British law enforcement gained new powers on Monday to compel individuals and businesses to decrypt data wanted by authorities for investigations.
Rival asks FCC to sanction Verizon Wireless
(News) Verizon Wireless Inc. should be sanctioned and possibly barred from bidding in an upcoming spectrum auction for a violation of U.S. Federal Communications Commission lobbying rules, another wireless company has alleged.
(News) Verizon Wireless Inc. should be sanctioned and possibly barred from bidding in an upcoming spectrum auction for a violation of U.S. Federal Communications Commission lobbying rules, another wireless company has alleged.
Vonage gets partial remand in Verizon case
(News) Vonage Holdings Corp. is downplaying an appeals court decision affirming an earlier verdict of patent infringement on two patents owned by Verizon Communications Inc.
(News) Vonage Holdings Corp. is downplaying an appeals court decision affirming an earlier verdict of patent infringement on two patents owned by Verizon Communications Inc.
Frontline, AT&T appeal FCC auction order
(News) Several companies have challenged spectrum auction rules recently set by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, with Frontline Wireless LLC protesting that the auction of the 700MHz band to be auctioned in January could shut out small bidders.
(News) Several companies have challenged spectrum auction rules recently set by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, with Frontline Wireless LLC protesting that the auction of the 700MHz band to be auctioned in January could shut out small bidders.
Inventors protest patent reform bill
(News) Patent reform legislation before the U.S. Congress would kill the value of patents and allow companies from other countries to steal U.S. intellectual property, a group of inventors said Thursday.
(News) Patent reform legislation before the U.S. Congress would kill the value of patents and allow companies from other countries to steal U.S. intellectual property, a group of inventors said Thursday.
Former sales rep convicted for E-Rate fraud
(News) A California woman who had positions with two tech vendors has been convicted on 22 counts related to fraud, collusion and conspiracy in connection with E-Rate projects at schools in seven states.
(News) A California woman who had positions with two tech vendors has been convicted on 22 counts related to fraud, collusion and conspiracy in connection with E-Rate projects at schools in seven states.
Verizon sues FCC over open-access auction
(News) Verizon Wireless Inc. has encountered strong opposition for its request that an appeals court overturn U.S. Federal Communications Commission auction rules on a portion of wireless spectrum.
(News) Verizon Wireless Inc. has encountered strong opposition for its request that an appeals court overturn U.S. Federal Communications Commission auction rules on a portion of wireless spectrum.
Startup may sue FCC over handling of wireless plan
(News) M2Z Networks Inc. may sue the U.S. Federal Communications Commission after the agency turned down its request for radio frequencies for a national broadband wireless network.
(News) M2Z Networks Inc. may sue the U.S. Federal Communications Commission after the agency turned down its request for radio frequencies for a national broadband wireless network.
States ask for five-year extension of judgment
(News) A group of state plaintiffs in the U.S. Microsoft antitrust case will ask for a five-year extension of a large portion of the 2002 judgment against the company, the group's lawyer said Tuesday.
(News) A group of state plaintiffs in the U.S. Microsoft antitrust case will ask for a five-year extension of a large portion of the 2002 judgment against the company, the group's lawyer said Tuesday.
Rambus settles backdating suit for $18M
(News) Rambus Inc. will pay US$18 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over stock-option accounting.
(News) Rambus Inc. will pay US$18 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over stock-option accounting.
Judge strikes down part of Patriot Act
(News) A U.S. district judge has struck down a part of the antiterrorism-inspired Patriot Act that requires telephone and Internet service providers to turn over records to the government without telling customers.
(News) A U.S. district judge has struck down a part of the antiterrorism-inspired Patriot Act that requires telephone and Internet service providers to turn over records to the government without telling customers.
Apple, labels to meet EC in iTunes antitrust case
(News) Apple and the major music labels are scheduled to attend a closed door meeting with the European Commission over iTunes price concerns.
(News) Apple and the major music labels are scheduled to attend a closed door meeting with the European Commission over iTunes price concerns.
HTC 'touched' by new Apple iPod
(News) High Tech Computer Corp. celebrated its 10th anniversary on Thursday with a rare compliment from Apple Inc.: the company adopted the same name HTC uses on one of its smartphones for the iPod touch.
(News) High Tech Computer Corp. celebrated its 10th anniversary on Thursday with a rare compliment from Apple Inc.: the company adopted the same name HTC uses on one of its smartphones for the iPod touch.
Consumer groups back patent bill
(News) Five consumer groups have given their support to legislation that would overhaul the U.S. patent system, saying the bill would create fairer penalties for infringement.
(News) Five consumer groups have given their support to legislation that would overhaul the U.S. patent system, saying the bill would create fairer penalties for infringement.
Fujitsu wins case, files to block Nanya DRAM from Japan
(News) A day after winning a patent infringement lawsuit against a Taiwanese memory chip maker Japan's Fujitsu Ltd. has filed to have the chips in question barred from Japan.
(News) A day after winning a patent infringement lawsuit against a Taiwanese memory chip maker Japan's Fujitsu Ltd. has filed to have the chips in question barred from Japan.
Microsoft employee offered incentives for OOXML support
(News) Microsoft Corp. admitted Wednesday that an employee at its Swedish subsidiary offered monetary compensation to partners for voting in favor of the Office Open XML document format's approval as an ISO standard.
(News) Microsoft Corp. admitted Wednesday that an employee at its Swedish subsidiary offered monetary compensation to partners for voting in favor of the Office Open XML document format's approval as an ISO standard.
Microsoft settles with Eolas
(News) Microsoft Corp. and Eolas Technologies Inc. have settled their long-running legal battle, according to a letter sent to Eolas shareholders.
(News) Microsoft Corp. and Eolas Technologies Inc. have settled their long-running legal battle, according to a letter sent to Eolas shareholders.
Former Juniper lawyer faces backdating charge
(News) Juniper Networks has been caught up in the stock options backdating scandal as a former general counsel for the network equipment company is charged with violating the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission accounting rules.
(News) Juniper Networks has been caught up in the stock options backdating scandal as a former general counsel for the network equipment company is charged with violating the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission accounting rules.
Motorola units slap Aruba with WLAN patent suit
(News) The rancorous world of wireless is heating up yet again, with two subsidiaries of Motorola Inc. suing Aruba Networks Inc., alleging the wireless LAN company infringed four patents.
(News) The rancorous world of wireless is heating up yet again, with two subsidiaries of Motorola Inc. suing Aruba Networks Inc., alleging the wireless LAN company infringed four patents.
EC accuses Rambus of 'patent ambush'
(News) Six months after U.S. regulators capped royalties that vendors must pay to Rambus Inc., the European Union (EU) is taking a close look at the company's monopoly on the DRAM (dynamic RAM) chip market.
(News) Six months after U.S. regulators capped royalties that vendors must pay to Rambus Inc., the European Union (EU) is taking a close look at the company's monopoly on the DRAM (dynamic RAM) chip market.
FTC settles with 'boiler room' marketers
(News) The Results Group LLC, a telemarketing firm that sold Web site services, has been banned from further phone sales and will return US$435,000 to customers under a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
(News) The Results Group LLC, a telemarketing firm that sold Web site services, has been banned from further phone sales and will return US$435,000 to customers under a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
IBM, PWC settle US contracting lawsuit
(News) IBM Corp. and PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) have separately agreed to pay the U.S. government a total of US$5.3 million to settle allegations that the companies solicited and provided improper payments on technology contracts with government agencies, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday.
(News) IBM Corp. and PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) have separately agreed to pay the U.S. government a total of US$5.3 million to settle allegations that the companies solicited and provided improper payments on technology contracts with government agencies, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday.
Reporter's notebook: NSA suit like Alice's Wonderland
(News) If you're the U.S. federal government, how can you prove to someone that something should be kept secret if you can't tell them what the secret is because it's a secret? If you're a federal judge, how can you decide whether someone gets to keep a secret if the secret-keeper won't say what the secret is?
(News) If you're the U.S. federal government, how can you prove to someone that something should be kept secret if you can't tell them what the secret is because it's a secret? If you're a federal judge, how can you decide whether someone gets to keep a secret if the secret-keeper won't say what the secret is?
NSA spying program argued at court hearing
(News) A U.S. appeals court agreed on Wednesday to weigh a government motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the National Security Agency (NSA) monitored phone lines and e-mails without a warrant, but judges asked a government lawyer tough questions over the issue.
(News) A U.S. appeals court agreed on Wednesday to weigh a government motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the National Security Agency (NSA) monitored phone lines and e-mails without a warrant, but judges asked a government lawyer tough questions over the issue.
iPod woes could leave executives singing prison blues
(News) Nine executives at Inventec Appliances Corp. could face jail time for failing to reveal plans by Apple Inc. to reduce iPod orders to the company in a timely manner.
(News) Nine executives at Inventec Appliances Corp. could face jail time for failing to reveal plans by Apple Inc. to reduce iPod orders to the company in a timely manner.
Microsoft questions FCC's 'white spaces' decision
(News) A prototype wireless device intended to share radio spectrum with television channels was malfunctioning when staff at the U.S. Federal Communications Commission tested it, Microsoft Corp. said Monday.
(News) A prototype wireless device intended to share radio spectrum with television channels was malfunctioning when staff at the U.S. Federal Communications Commission tested it, Microsoft Corp. said Monday.
SCO says it's down but not out in Linux case
(News) The SCO Group Inc. acknowledged being dealt a significant blow Friday in its lawsuit against Novell Inc. but it indicated that it may not done fighting yet.
(News) The SCO Group Inc. acknowledged being dealt a significant blow Friday in its lawsuit against Novell Inc. but it indicated that it may not done fighting yet.
Novell wins right to Unix copyrights
(News) Novell Inc. won a significant ruling in its lengthy battle with The SCO Group Inc. on Friday.
(News) Novell Inc. won a significant ruling in its lengthy battle with The SCO Group Inc. on Friday.
AT&T wiretapping case headed for hearing
(News) A federal appeals court will hear arguments next Wednesday on whether to stop a class-action privacy suit that is based on allegations that the government and AT&T Inc. have been working together in an illegal wiretapping program.
(News) A federal appeals court will hear arguments next Wednesday on whether to stop a class-action privacy suit that is based on allegations that the government and AT&T Inc. have been working together in an illegal wiretapping program.
Porn company Perfect 10 sues Microsoft
(News) A publisher of nude model photography is suing Microsoft Corp. for putting links and images of the company's content in search results taken from other Web sites that are illegally reproducing the material.
(News) A publisher of nude model photography is suing Microsoft Corp. for putting links and images of the company's content in search results taken from other Web sites that are illegally reproducing the material.
FCC members pitch spectrum plan
(News) A plan to have a private company build a nationwide broadband network for emergency response agencies wasn't the perfect solution for two members of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, but it was the best compromise available, they told a group of public safety communications officers Tuesday.
(News) A plan to have a private company build a nationwide broadband network for emergency response agencies wasn't the perfect solution for two members of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, but it was the best compromise available, they told a group of public safety communications officers Tuesday.
FCC requires mobile carriers to allow roaming
(News) Mobile telephone carriers must allow customers' competitors to connect to their networks, and they must make roaming available to competitors for a "reasonable" cost, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission said Tuesday.
(News) Mobile telephone carriers must allow customers' competitors to connect to their networks, and they must make roaming available to competitors for a "reasonable" cost, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission said Tuesday.
Qualcomm can't enforce patents, judge rules
(News) Qualcomm Inc. can't enforce two patents involved in the H.264 video compression standard because it hid them from the standards body that developed H.264, a federal judge has ruled.
(News) Qualcomm Inc. can't enforce two patents involved in the H.264 video compression standard because it hid them from the standards body that developed H.264, a federal judge has ruled.
Sharp hits Samsung with LCD patent suit
(News) Sharp Corp., one of the biggest manufacturers of flat-panel displays, has accused Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., one of its largest rivals, of infringing five of its patents relating to flat screen technology.
(News) Sharp Corp., one of the biggest manufacturers of flat-panel displays, has accused Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., one of its largest rivals, of infringing five of its patents relating to flat screen technology.
Judge reverses Microsoft patent award
(News) A federal judge Monday effectively reversed a US$1.5 billion patent-infringement award against Microsoft Corp. in a case involving MP3 technology.
(News) A federal judge Monday effectively reversed a US$1.5 billion patent-infringement award against Microsoft Corp. in a case involving MP3 technology.
Bush lets Qualcomm ban stand
(News) Qualcomm Inc. will appeal a ban on imports of mobile devices that use some of its chips, the company said Monday after the George Bush administration declined to reverse the ban.
(News) Qualcomm Inc. will appeal a ban on imports of mobile devices that use some of its chips, the company said Monday after the George Bush administration declined to reverse the ban.
Texas company files patent suit against Microsoft, Adobe
(News) A Texas-based company has filed a suit against Microsoft Corp. and Adobe Systems Inc. for allegedly infringing on two patents for technologies that display content in a Web browser in key software products, including Microsoft's Windows Vista.
(News) A Texas-based company has filed a suit against Microsoft Corp. and Adobe Systems Inc. for allegedly infringing on two patents for technologies that display content in a Web browser in key software products, including Microsoft's Windows Vista.
Vendors say patent system needs work
(News) The U.S. patent system has veered off course and is being abused, executives of three top technology companies said Wednesday.
(News) The U.S. patent system has veered off course and is being abused, executives of three top technology companies said Wednesday.
Microsoft, Eolas seek to settle patent rift out of court
(News) Microsoft Corp. is seeking to settle its long-running patent suit with Eolas Technologies Inc. through negotiations rather than heading back to the courtroom.
(News) Microsoft Corp. is seeking to settle its long-running patent suit with Eolas Technologies Inc. through negotiations rather than heading back to the courtroom.
FCC embraces open access for 700MHz auction
(News) The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday set the conditions on a chunk of valuable wireless spectrum to be auctioned by early next year, putting open-access rules on a third of the spectrum.
(News) The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday set the conditions on a chunk of valuable wireless spectrum to be auctioned by early next year, putting open-access rules on a third of the spectrum.
Judge sentences Nacchio to 6 years, $52M fine
(News) A judge ordered the former chief executive of Qwest Communications International Inc. to pay US$52 million and spend six years in prison for insider trading.
(News) A judge ordered the former chief executive of Qwest Communications International Inc. to pay US$52 million and spend six years in prison for insider trading.
DOJ charges former Safenet exec with stock backdating
(News) Former Safenet Inc. Chief Financial Officer Carole Argo was charged Wednesday with eight counts of securities fraud and conspiracy in connection with backdating millions of dollars worth of stock options, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said.
(News) Former Safenet Inc. Chief Financial Officer Carole Argo was charged Wednesday with eight counts of securities fraud and conspiracy in connection with backdating millions of dollars worth of stock options, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said.
US man faces online porn charges
(News) A U.S. grand jury in Los Angeles has charged a California man with operating an Internet-based obscenity distribution business and other offenses, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
(News) A U.S. grand jury in Los Angeles has charged a California man with operating an Internet-based obscenity distribution business and other offenses, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
Acer files patent counterclaim against HP
(News) Acer Inc. has filed a patent counterclaim against rival Hewlett-Packard Co. as part of its response to two HP lawsuits.
(News) Acer Inc. has filed a patent counterclaim against rival Hewlett-Packard Co. as part of its response to two HP lawsuits.
Google's chief legal officer slapped with SEC fines
(News) Google Inc.'s chief legal officer was fined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Thursday over accounting issues arising from when he was chief financial officer (CFO) at former company.
(News) Google Inc.'s chief legal officer was fined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Thursday over accounting issues arising from when he was chief financial officer (CFO) at former company.
Verizon-Broadcom deal allows continued imports
(News) Broadcom Corp. and Verizon Wireless Inc. have reached a deal that will allow Verizon to continue importing and selling mobile handsets that are at the center of an ongoing legal battle between Broadcom and Qualcomm Inc.
(News) Broadcom Corp. and Verizon Wireless Inc. have reached a deal that will allow Verizon to continue importing and selling mobile handsets that are at the center of an ongoing legal battle between Broadcom and Qualcomm Inc.
Canadian court ruling triggers IT patent panic
(News) A precedent-setting decision was handed down last month that could result in Canadian innovation and foreign investment in research and development being severely damaged, the CATA Alliance claims.
(News) A precedent-setting decision was handed down last month that could result in Canadian innovation and foreign investment in research and development being severely damaged, the CATA Alliance claims.
Samsung, Ericsson agree to cross-license mobile patents
(News) Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. have reached a cross-license agreement for their mobile telephony patents, ending recent lawsuits between the two companies, Ericsson said Monday.
(News) Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. have reached a cross-license agreement for their mobile telephony patents, ending recent lawsuits between the two companies, Ericsson said Monday.
U.S. seeks 7 years in prison for Qwest's CEO
(News) Prosecutors are recommending that former Qwest Communications International Inc. chief Joseph Nacchio serve more than seven years in prison for insider trading during the telecommunications boom.
(News) Prosecutors are recommending that former Qwest Communications International Inc. chief Joseph Nacchio serve more than seven years in prison for insider trading during the telecommunications boom.
Groups offer range of ideas for 700MHz auction
(News) Within weeks, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission is expected to set conditions for the auction of the most valuable wireless spectrum still available in the U.S.
(News) Within weeks, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission is expected to set conditions for the auction of the most valuable wireless spectrum still available in the U.S.
Court dismisses lawsuit against US wiretapping
(News) A U.S. appeals court has ordered that a lawsuit against the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) for a wiretapping program be dismissed because the plaintiffs haven't been hurt by the agency's actions.
(News) A U.S. appeals court has ordered that a lawsuit against the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) for a wiretapping program be dismissed because the plaintiffs haven't been hurt by the agency's actions.
Toshiba files suit against German DVD maker
(News) Toshiba Corp. has filed a lawsuit against German DVD replicator EDD Bizz GmbH over the alleged infringement of DVD patents.
(News) Toshiba Corp. has filed a lawsuit against German DVD replicator EDD Bizz GmbH over the alleged infringement of DVD patents.
LG sues world's largest laptop PC maker over DVD patents
(News) LG Electronics Inc. has filed a lawsuit against the world's largest contract manufacturer of laptop PCs over the infringement of four patents related to DVD (digital video disc) technology, the company said Wednesday.
(News) LG Electronics Inc. has filed a lawsuit against the world's largest contract manufacturer of laptop PCs over the infringement of four patents related to DVD (digital video disc) technology, the company said Wednesday.
Networking execs sentenced for accounting fraud
(News) Four former executives with computer networking and security vendor Enterasys Networks Inc. have been sentenced to prison terms for their roles in accounting fraud at the company that cost investors millions of dollars, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday.
(News) Four former executives with computer networking and security vendor Enterasys Networks Inc. have been sentenced to prison terms for their roles in accounting fraud at the company that cost investors millions of dollars, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday.
SAP Admits to "Inappropriate Downloads" in Oracle Case
(News) UPDATE: SAP admits a subsidiary had access to 'inappropriate' documents, is now willing to settle with Oracle.
(News) UPDATE: SAP admits a subsidiary had access to 'inappropriate' documents, is now willing to settle with Oracle.
Head of BenQ loses CEO titles ahead of court date
(News) The head of BenQ Corp. retained his chairmanship but will lose his CEO titles at some companies in the BenQ Group, amid a management reshuffle announced just weeks before his insider stock trading case begins in Taiwan.
(News) The head of BenQ Corp. retained his chairmanship but will lose his CEO titles at some companies in the BenQ Group, amid a management reshuffle announced just weeks before his insider stock trading case begins in Taiwan.
Microsoft moves against California, Florida pirates
(News) Microsoft Corp. Thursday filed lawsuits against 23 companies in California and Florida, alleging distribution of counterfeit software.
(News) Microsoft Corp. Thursday filed lawsuits against 23 companies in California and Florida, alleging distribution of counterfeit software.
FTC is neutral on net neutrality
(News) The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is taking the middle ground in the net neutrality debate that pits large telecommunications operators against Internet giants.
(News) The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is taking the middle ground in the net neutrality debate that pits large telecommunications operators against Internet giants.
HP pretexting case may wrap up Thursday
(News) A criminal case against some of the people implicated in the Hewlett-Packard Co. pretexting scandal may wrap up Thursday in a courtroom in San Jose, California.
(News) A criminal case against some of the people implicated in the Hewlett-Packard Co. pretexting scandal may wrap up Thursday in a courtroom in San Jose, California.
Two convicted for porn spam operation
(News) Two men were convicted in Arizona Monday on eight criminal counts, including money laundering and transportation of obscene materials, in connection with running a pornographic spamming business, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
(News) Two men were convicted in Arizona Monday on eight criminal counts, including money laundering and transportation of obscene materials, in connection with running a pornographic spamming business, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
ITC denies stay on Qualcomm ban
(News) The U.S. International Trade Commission has denied a request by Qualcomm Inc. to stay an ITC ban on the importation of some Qualcomm chips and cell phones into the U.S. while the company continues its appeal in a patent infringement case filed against it by Broadcom Corp.
(News) The U.S. International Trade Commission has denied a request by Qualcomm Inc. to stay an ITC ban on the importation of some Qualcomm chips and cell phones into the U.S. while the company continues its appeal in a patent infringement case filed against it by Broadcom Corp.
Europe awaits Apple response to antitrust charges
(News) Apple Inc. and four of the biggest record companies have until Wednesday to submit their written response to antitrust charges that they restricted online sales of music in Europe.
(News) Apple Inc. and four of the biggest record companies have until Wednesday to submit their written response to antitrust charges that they restricted online sales of music in Europe.
Dell says internal audit is nearly complete
(News) Dell Inc. is in the final phases of an internal audit of its finances, the company said Thursday as it told the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission it will delay filing an audited earnings report for the fourth consecutive quarter.
(News) Dell Inc. is in the final phases of an internal audit of its finances, the company said Thursday as it told the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission it will delay filing an audited earnings report for the fourth consecutive quarter.
FTC asks court to shut down digital music 'scheme'
(News) The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has filed a complaint against digital music service [BurnLounge Inc.], accusing the company of operating an illegal pyramid scheme, the FTC announced Tuesday.
(News) The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has filed a complaint against digital music service [BurnLounge Inc.], accusing the company of operating an illegal pyramid scheme, the FTC announced Tuesday.
Microsoft wins patent case with Timeline
(News) Microsoft Corp. won a round in its battle with patent licensing company Timeline Inc.
(News) Microsoft Corp. won a round in its battle with patent licensing company Timeline Inc.
Patent fracas blurs Nokia, Qualcomm management focus
(News) Ongoing legal disputes over mobile phone patents between Nokia Corp. and Qualcomm Inc. are consuming much executive management time, generating substantial lawyer fees and, if they escalate, could affect handset development and prices, experts warn.
(News) Ongoing legal disputes over mobile phone patents between Nokia Corp. and Qualcomm Inc. are consuming much executive management time, generating substantial lawyer fees and, if they escalate, could affect handset development and prices, experts warn.
Tech groups urge return of immigration reform bill
(News) Three major technology trade groups on Friday urged the U.S. Senate to resurrect a wide-ranging immigration reform bill that would expand a controversial skilled-worker visa program.
(News) Three major technology trade groups on Friday urged the U.S. Senate to resurrect a wide-ranging immigration reform bill that would expand a controversial skilled-worker visa program.
US agency bars some Qualcomm imports
(News) The U.S. International Trade Commission barred the import of future models of phones using Qualcomm Inc. third generation chips, marking a blow to the vendor in its ongoing intellectual property battle with Broadcom Corp.
(News) The U.S. International Trade Commission barred the import of future models of phones using Qualcomm Inc. third generation chips, marking a blow to the vendor in its ongoing intellectual property battle with Broadcom Corp.
Patent Office reopens Microsoft-Eolas case
(News) Just when it seemed certain Microsoft Corp. had lost its now 8-year-old patent dispute with Eolas Technologies Inc., the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has reopened the case, giving Microsoft a chance to prove that Eolas' patent for browser plug-ins should not be valid.
(News) Just when it seemed certain Microsoft Corp. had lost its now 8-year-old patent dispute with Eolas Technologies Inc., the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has reopened the case, giving Microsoft a chance to prove that Eolas' patent for browser plug-ins should not be valid.
Analysis: Russian gov't not behind Estonia DDOS attacks
(News) From alleged poisonings to organized crime, Russia has been getting a lot of bad press lately. But this time the country -- or at least, the government -- may be in the clear.
(News) From alleged poisonings to organized crime, Russia has been getting a lot of bad press lately. But this time the country -- or at least, the government -- may be in the clear.
First look: iTunes Plus
(News) A month ago, Apple and EMI announced that [the record label would offer its entire catalog sans digital rights management protection at the iTunes Store] sometime in May. With just a full day left in the month, Apple made good on the promise, adding these unprotected tracks--termed iTunes Plus--to its online digital media store Wednesday. As expected, individual unprotected tracks are available for US$1.29 per track while albums are offered at the same price as the protected version. Individual protected tracks continue to be priced at 99-cents per track.
(News) A month ago, Apple and EMI announced that [the record label would offer its entire catalog sans digital rights management protection at the iTunes Store] sometime in May. With just a full day left in the month, Apple made good on the promise, adding these unprotected tracks--termed iTunes Plus--to its online digital media store Wednesday. As expected, individual unprotected tracks are available for US$1.29 per track while albums are offered at the same price as the protected version. Individual protected tracks continue to be priced at 99-cents per track.
Euro data protection chief backs Google despite inquiry
(News) Data protection officials from 27 European countries have warned Google it is storing data on people's searches for too long -- but Europe's top privacy guardian, the European Data Protection Supervisor Peter Hustinx, believes Google's efforts to respect the privacy of European citizens in its Internet search software "is not just window dressing."
(News) Data protection officials from 27 European countries have warned Google it is storing data on people's searches for too long -- but Europe's top privacy guardian, the European Data Protection Supervisor Peter Hustinx, believes Google's efforts to respect the privacy of European citizens in its Internet search software "is not just window dressing."
Novell and EFF team on patent reform
(News) Fresh off a stinging round of criticism at the Open Source Business Conference for its licensing deal with Microsoft Corp., Novell Inc. made an effort to change the discussion Wednesday, announcing a deal with the Electronic Frontier Foundation to reform patents worldwide.
(News) Fresh off a stinging round of criticism at the Open Source Business Conference for its licensing deal with Microsoft Corp., Novell Inc. made an effort to change the discussion Wednesday, announcing a deal with the Electronic Frontier Foundation to reform patents worldwide.
Nokia counters with patent lawsuit against Qualcomm
(News) Nokia Corp. and Qualcomm Inc. have entered a new round in their high-stakes fight over patent royalties, with the Finnish handset maker landing its first counter-punch.
(News) Nokia Corp. and Qualcomm Inc. have entered a new round in their high-stakes fight over patent royalties, with the Finnish handset maker landing its first counter-punch.
Spyware bill passes House
(News) The U.S. House of Representatives passed an antispyware bill Tuesday on a voice vote.
(News) The U.S. House of Representatives passed an antispyware bill Tuesday on a voice vote.
CA completes court deal, all remaining charges dropped
(News) CA Inc. is getting closer to ending the accounting fraud scandal that has plagued the company for the past four years.
(News) CA Inc. is getting closer to ending the accounting fraud scandal that has plagued the company for the past four years.
Supreme Court ends Baby Bell antitrust suit
(News) The U.S. Supreme Court Monday said that similar business practices by local telephone companies did not constitute monopolistic activity, ending an antitrust lawsuit.
(News) The U.S. Supreme Court Monday said that similar business practices by local telephone companies did not constitute monopolistic activity, ending an antitrust lawsuit.
MySpace to turn over sex offender data to AGs
(News) MySpace will provide attorneys general offices in all U.S. states with information it has gathered on convicted sex offenders who have used its social networking site, the most popular of its kind.
(News) MySpace will provide attorneys general offices in all U.S. states with information it has gathered on convicted sex offenders who have used its social networking site, the most popular of its kind.
Judge slaps injunction on Business Objects
(News) A magistrate judge has awarded a permanent injunction against Business Objects SA that prevents it from shipping a rival's technology in one of its products, although Business Objects has already released an upgrade to the product that removes the disputed feature.
(News) A magistrate judge has awarded a permanent injunction against Business Objects SA that prevents it from shipping a rival's technology in one of its products, although Business Objects has already released an upgrade to the product that removes the disputed feature.
Kansas City schools settle E-Rate fraud charges
(News) The Kansas City, Missouri School District will pay the U.S. government US$66,000 and relinquish claims to $13.6 million in federal funds as part of a court settlement for fraud charges involving a program intended to help schools and libraries in poor areas connect to the Internet.
(News) The Kansas City, Missouri School District will pay the U.S. government US$66,000 and relinquish claims to $13.6 million in federal funds as part of a court settlement for fraud charges involving a program intended to help schools and libraries in poor areas connect to the Internet.
FTC bars company from selling Web-design franchises
(News) A Web-design franchising company and its owner will return US$160,000 to customers and are banned for life from selling franchises under a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
(News) A Web-design franchising company and its owner will return US$160,000 to customers and are banned for life from selling franchises under a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Microsoft's patent hard line hardest on startups
(News) Microsoft Corp.'s threat to sue open source software users who violate its patents could be hardest on startups and smaller companies unable to take on the software giant, business and legal observers say.
(News) Microsoft Corp.'s threat to sue open source software users who violate its patents could be hardest on startups and smaller companies unable to take on the software giant, business and legal observers say.
Acer lawsuit puts suppliers in a bind
(News) An Acer Inc. lawsuit that seeks to force its PC suppliers to stand by its side in a legal battle with Hewlett-Packard Co. puts the companies in a bind because they provide PCs to both companies.
(News) An Acer Inc. lawsuit that seeks to force its PC suppliers to stand by its side in a legal battle with Hewlett-Packard Co. puts the companies in a bind because they provide PCs to both companies.
Seven face felonies for online credit-processing
(News) A grand jury in Salt Lake City, Utah, has charged seven people and four companies with multiple felonies related to processing credit cards for gambling Web sites.
(News) A grand jury in Salt Lake City, Utah, has charged seven people and four companies with multiple felonies related to processing credit cards for gambling Web sites.
Sun files new DRAM suit against Hynix
(News) Sun Microsystems Inc. has fulfilled its promise to file a new version of its antitrust lawsuit against Hynix Semiconductor Inc., accusing the South Korean company of inflating prices for the DRAM (dynamic random access memory) chips used in Sun's servers and storage systems.
(News) Sun Microsystems Inc. has fulfilled its promise to file a new version of its antitrust lawsuit against Hynix Semiconductor Inc., accusing the South Korean company of inflating prices for the DRAM (dynamic random access memory) chips used in Sun's servers and storage systems.
Marvell keeps CEO and co-founder despite backdating
(News) Fabless semiconductor company Marvell Technologies Group Ltd. will keep its CEO and co-founder despite their roles in stock backdating fraud.
(News) Fabless semiconductor company Marvell Technologies Group Ltd. will keep its CEO and co-founder despite their roles in stock backdating fraud.
IBM and Amazon.com settle all patent litigation
(News) Amazon.com Inc. has paid IBM Corp. an undisclosed amount of money to settle all outstanding patent lawsuits between the two companies. They have also agreed a long-term patent cross-licensing agreement, giving Amazon access to IBM's patents on Web technology, the vendors said.
(News) Amazon.com Inc. has paid IBM Corp. an undisclosed amount of money to settle all outstanding patent lawsuits between the two companies. They have also agreed a long-term patent cross-licensing agreement, giving Amazon access to IBM's patents on Web technology, the vendors said.
Microsoft challenges attorney fees in Iowa case
(News) Microsoft Corp. is disputing lawyer fees for the plaintiffs in class action suits against the software company in Iowa and Wisconsin.
(News) Microsoft Corp. is disputing lawyer fees for the plaintiffs in class action suits against the software company in Iowa and Wisconsin.
Supreme Court favors Microsoft in AT&T case
(News) The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that Microsoft Corp. is not liable for using patented AT&T Inc. technology in copies of Windows running on computers outside the U.S.
(News) The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that Microsoft Corp. is not liable for using patented AT&T Inc. technology in copies of Windows running on computers outside the U.S.
Four plead guilty in auction software piracy scheme
(News) Four men have pleaded guilty in U.S. court in Wisconsin to selling copyright software on eBay.com, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday.
(News) Four men have pleaded guilty in U.S. court in Wisconsin to selling copyright software on eBay.com, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday.
Computer dealers accuse Sun of blocking used sales
(News) A group of computer dealers filed a complaint about Sun Microsystems Inc. with a U.K. government body that regulates business practices on Monday.
(News) A group of computer dealers filed a complaint about Sun Microsystems Inc. with a U.K. government body that regulates business practices on Monday.
Apple SEC case to be watched closely
(News) Legal and business experts will have a lot to learn from how the case against former Apple Inc. lawyer Nancy Heinen grinds its way through the courts.
(News) Legal and business experts will have a lot to learn from how the case against former Apple Inc. lawyer Nancy Heinen grinds its way through the courts.
Vonage wins permanent stay in patent case
(News) A U.S. appeals court has granted Vonage Holdings Corp. a permanent stay against a lower court ruling barring it from providing service to new customers.
(News) A U.S. appeals court has granted Vonage Holdings Corp. a permanent stay against a lower court ruling barring it from providing service to new customers.
Vonage gets permanent stay in patent case
(News) A U.S. appeals court has granted Vonage Holdings Corp. a permanent stay of a lower court injunction barring it from signing up new customers. Earlier this month, the lower court had ordered Vonage to stop marketing its VOIP service to new customers after it lost a patent lawsuit brought by Verizon Communications Inc.
(News) A U.S. appeals court has granted Vonage Holdings Corp. a permanent stay of a lower court injunction barring it from signing up new customers. Earlier this month, the lower court had ordered Vonage to stop marketing its VOIP service to new customers after it lost a patent lawsuit brought by Verizon Communications Inc.
SEC charges former Apple executive in options case
(News) The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged former Apple general counsel Nancy Heinen of fraudulently backdating stop options, the agency said Tuesday.
(News) The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged former Apple general counsel Nancy Heinen of fraudulently backdating stop options, the agency said Tuesday.
Reports: Apple ex-CFO strikes deal with SEC on options
(News) Two former executives of Apple Inc. sank deeper into an options backdating scandal on Tuesday, as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reportedly agreed to a multimillion dollar settlement with the company's ex-CFO.
(News) Two former executives of Apple Inc. sank deeper into an options backdating scandal on Tuesday, as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reportedly agreed to a multimillion dollar settlement with the company's ex-CFO.
Siemens CEO could be next to go
(News) The CEO of Siemens AG, Germany's largest technology company, will learn Wednesday whether he still has a job, in the wake of a probe into alleged bogus payments to bribe customers and influence trade.
(News) The CEO of Siemens AG, Germany's largest technology company, will learn Wednesday whether he still has a job, in the wake of a probe into alleged bogus payments to bribe customers and influence trade.
HP Expands Suit Against Acer
(News) Second lawsuit claims fast-growing rival infringed on PC patents.
(News) Second lawsuit claims fast-growing rival infringed on PC patents.
Kickback Allegations Include Technology Contracts
(News) Court filings reveal tech firms listed among alleged payouts involving government contracts.
(News) Court filings reveal tech firms listed among alleged payouts involving government contracts.
No settlement with Oracle, SAP chief says
(News) SAP AG has no intention of settling with Oracle Corp. over its trade secrets lawsuit filed last month, and will begin to launch its defense in the coming weeks, SAP CEO Henning Kagermann said on Friday.
(News) SAP AG has no intention of settling with Oracle Corp. over its trade secrets lawsuit filed last month, and will begin to launch its defense in the coming weeks, SAP CEO Henning Kagermann said on Friday.
EPIC, CDD Ask FTC to Block Google-DoubleClick Merger
(News) Three U.S. online civil rights groups have filed a complaint asking the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to block Google Inc.'s planned US$3.1 billion acquisition of DoubleClick Inc. unless the company agrees to stop tracking its users.
(News) Three U.S. online civil rights groups have filed a complaint asking the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to block Google Inc.'s planned US$3.1 billion acquisition of DoubleClick Inc. unless the company agrees to stop tracking its users.
Nacchio found guilty of insider trading
(News) Joseph Nacchio, the former CEO of Qwest Communications International Inc., was found guilty of 19 counts of insider trading Thursday, covering US$52 million in stock sales.
(News) Joseph Nacchio, the former CEO of Qwest Communications International Inc., was found guilty of 19 counts of insider trading Thursday, covering US$52 million in stock sales.
Report: Former Qwest CEO Nacchio convicted
(News) Joseph Nacchio, the former CEO of Qwest Communications International Inc., was found guilty of 19 counts of insider trading Thursday, the Wall Street Journal reported.
(News) Joseph Nacchio, the former CEO of Qwest Communications International Inc., was found guilty of 19 counts of insider trading Thursday, the Wall Street Journal reported.
US DOJ joins lawsuits alleging HP, Sun kickbacks
(News) The U.S. Department of Justice has joined three whistleblower lawsuits alleging that Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems, and Accenture paid and received kickbacks from IT partners in exchange for preferential treatment on government contacts, the DOJ said Thursday.
(News) The U.S. Department of Justice has joined three whistleblower lawsuits alleging that Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems, and Accenture paid and received kickbacks from IT partners in exchange for preferential treatment on government contacts, the DOJ said Thursday.
Microsoft, Samsung sign broad patent accord
(News) Microsoft Corp. entered into a broad patent licensing agreement with South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. aimed at speeding product development efforts for both companies, they said Thursday.
(News) Microsoft Corp. entered into a broad patent licensing agreement with South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. aimed at speeding product development efforts for both companies, they said Thursday.
CA to pursue co-founder Wang for fraud
(News) A special committee at CA Inc. Friday released a report blaming co-founder Charles Wang for accounting fraud at the company and recommending suing him for damages and the value of company stock he received.
(News) A special committee at CA Inc. Friday released a report blaming co-founder Charles Wang for accounting fraud at the company and recommending suing him for damages and the value of company stock he received.
Broadcom sues Qualcomm over standards
(News) Broadcom Corp. sued Qualcomm Inc. on Thursday, claiming the company abused at least three standards bodies in a bid to get its patented technology into industry specifications and license it unfairly.
(News) Broadcom Corp. sued Qualcomm Inc. on Thursday, claiming the company abused at least three standards bodies in a bid to get its patented technology into industry specifications and license it unfairly.
CA's Kumar ordered to pay restitution of $1 billion
(News) A U.S. District Court judge has ordered the former CEO of CA Inc. to pay more than US$1 billion in restitution to victims of securities fraud he committed while at the company.
(News) A U.S. District Court judge has ordered the former CEO of CA Inc. to pay more than US$1 billion in restitution to victims of securities fraud he committed while at the company.
Nokia insists that Qualcomm is using its patents
(News) The patent license fight between Qualcomm Inc. and Nokia Corp. has gone into another round.
(News) The patent license fight between Qualcomm Inc. and Nokia Corp. has gone into another round.
Nokia keeps selling despite patent dispute
(News) An end to the heated patent licensing dispute between Qualcomm Inc. and Nokia Corp. is nowhere in sight, with both companies still far apart in their positions to renew terms of a licensing pact, which expired Tuesday.
(News) An end to the heated patent licensing dispute between Qualcomm Inc. and Nokia Corp. is nowhere in sight, with both companies still far apart in their positions to renew terms of a licensing pact, which expired Tuesday.
Sun to refile DRAM price fixing suit
(News) Sun Microsystems Inc. is promising to file a new lawsuit after a federal judge on Thursday threw out Sun's complaint that Hynix Semiconductor Inc. and other manufacturers of dynamic RAM (DRAM) illegally inflated their prices.
(News) Sun Microsystems Inc. is promising to file a new lawsuit after a federal judge on Thursday threw out Sun's complaint that Hynix Semiconductor Inc. and other manufacturers of dynamic RAM (DRAM) illegally inflated their prices.
Judge gives Intel more time to find missing e-mail
(News) A court has granted Intel Corp. seven extra days to explain to a judge why it lost e-mail records that could provide proof that the chip maker used anticompetitive practices as alleged by Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD).
(News) A court has granted Intel Corp. seven extra days to explain to a judge why it lost e-mail records that could provide proof that the chip maker used anticompetitive practices as alleged by Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD).
Nokia makes $20M payment to Qualcomm for patents
(News) Nokia Corp. may have bought itself a little more time in a legal dispute with Qualcomm Inc., which wants Nokia to stop selling some of its mobile phones until it pays for new patent licenses.
(News) Nokia Corp. may have bought itself a little more time in a legal dispute with Qualcomm Inc., which wants Nokia to stop selling some of its mobile phones until it pays for new patent licenses.
Google software shares striking similarities with rival
(News) Executives at Chinese Internet company Sohu.com Inc. have examined a new product from Google Inc. and found what they believe are striking similarities with one of their own products, opening the door to possible legal action, according to a source familiar with the situation.
(News) Executives at Chinese Internet company Sohu.com Inc. have examined a new product from Google Inc. and found what they believe are striking similarities with one of their own products, opening the door to possible legal action, according to a source familiar with the situation.
Epson ITC case against ink vendors moves forward
(News) Seiko-Epson Corp.'s battle at the U.S. International Trade Commission to have 24 companies stopped from importing Epson-compatible ink cartridges has moved a step closer to conclusion.
(News) Seiko-Epson Corp.'s battle at the U.S. International Trade Commission to have 24 companies stopped from importing Epson-compatible ink cartridges has moved a step closer to conclusion.
Qualcomm files more suits against Nokia
(News) Qualcomm Inc. filed two lawsuits against Nokia Corp. in U.S. District Courts on Monday, alleging that Nokia has infringed on five Qualcomm mobile phone patents. The two companies' existing patent licensing agreement will expire on April 9, and as the deadline approaches, the firms are increasingly conducting their negotiations through the courts.
(News) Qualcomm Inc. filed two lawsuits against Nokia Corp. in U.S. District Courts on Monday, alleging that Nokia has infringed on five Qualcomm mobile phone patents. The two companies' existing patent licensing agreement will expire on April 9, and as the deadline approaches, the firms are increasingly conducting their negotiations through the courts.
LG, Panasonic end patent suits against Taiwan companies
(News) South Korea's LG Electronics Inc. and Japan's Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd., better known as Panasonic, have both settled patent infringement lawsuits with Taiwanese companies, they said.
(News) South Korea's LG Electronics Inc. and Japan's Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd., better known as Panasonic, have both settled patent infringement lawsuits with Taiwanese companies, they said.
EU Sues Apple, Record Labels Over iTunes Pricing
(News) Update: The European Commission has charged Apple and several record companies with restrictive pricing practices; Apple responds.
(News) Update: The European Commission has charged Apple and several record companies with restrictive pricing practices; Apple responds.
Microsoft sues over resold school software
(News) Microsoft Corp. has filed nine lawsuits against companies for allegedly reselling software that was originally sold under discounted educational licenses for schools in Jordan.
(News) Microsoft Corp. has filed nine lawsuits against companies for allegedly reselling software that was originally sold under discounted educational licenses for schools in Jordan.
Acer investigating HP's patent claims
(News) Fast-growing PC vendor Acer Inc. is investigating allegations that its products infringe on patents held by rival Hewlett-Packard Co., the company said Wednesday.
(News) Fast-growing PC vendor Acer Inc. is investigating allegations that its products infringe on patents held by rival Hewlett-Packard Co., the company said Wednesday.
HP sues Acer for patent infringement
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co., the world's largest PC vendor, filed suit against its fastest growing rival on Tuesday, alleging the infringement of five patents.
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co., the world's largest PC vendor, filed suit against its fastest growing rival on Tuesday, alleging the infringement of five patents.
Four former Livedoor executives sentenced
(News) The former chief financial officer of Japanese Internet services firm Livedoor Co. was found guilty of inflating earnings reports and sentenced to 20 months in jail on Thursday, while three other former executives were handed suspended sentences.
(News) The former chief financial officer of Japanese Internet services firm Livedoor Co. was found guilty of inflating earnings reports and sentenced to 20 months in jail on Thursday, while three other former executives were handed suspended sentences.
Another Microsoft-Alcatel patent flap to be probed
(News) The U.S. International Trade Commission is going to investigate allegations by Microsoft Corp. of patent infringement by the French telecommunications equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent SA.
(News) The U.S. International Trade Commission is going to investigate allegations by Microsoft Corp. of patent infringement by the French telecommunications equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent SA.
Broadcom, Qualcomm settle more disputes
(News) Qualcomm Inc. and Broadcom Corp. continue to settle their differences with the dismissal of two more patent infringement lawsuits.
(News) Qualcomm Inc. and Broadcom Corp. continue to settle their differences with the dismissal of two more patent infringement lawsuits.
German customs, police scour Cebit IT fair
(News) Local customs and police officers confiscated products from the stand of at least one exhibitor at Germany's Cebit fair on Wednesday on suspicion the devices infringed on MPEG audio patents, a patent licensing agency said.
(News) Local customs and police officers confiscated products from the stand of at least one exhibitor at Germany's Cebit fair on Wednesday on suspicion the devices infringed on MPEG audio patents, a patent licensing agency said.
Japanese Internet icon found guilty
(News) The founder and former CEO of Japanese Internet portal Livedoor Co. was found guilty of violating securities laws on
(News) The founder and former CEO of Japanese Internet portal Livedoor Co. was found guilty of violating securities laws on
BenQ chairman defends company, CFO
(News) In an open letter to the media and customers, BenQ Corp. Chairman K.Y. Lee Thursday defended his company over allegations of insider stock trading and said its chief financial officer (CFO) is innocent.
(News) In an open letter to the media and customers, BenQ Corp. Chairman K.Y. Lee Thursday defended his company over allegations of insider stock trading and said its chief financial officer (CFO) is innocent.
Mobile phone nightmare not over yet for BenQ
(News) Just when BenQ Corp. thought the worst of its mobile phone woes were behind it, Taiwanese prosecutors raided its offices and hauled away three executives for questioning over alleged insider stock trading related to when it revealed losses incurred from BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG.
(News) Just when BenQ Corp. thought the worst of its mobile phone woes were behind it, Taiwanese prosecutors raided its offices and hauled away three executives for questioning over alleged insider stock trading related to when it revealed losses incurred from BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. OHG.
Three indicted for alleged online brokerage scam
(News) A grand jury in Omaha, Nebraska, has indicted three people on charges of conspiracy, fraud and aggravated identity theft related to a "high-tech" scheme to hijack online brokerage accounts, the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced.
(News) A grand jury in Omaha, Nebraska, has indicted three people on charges of conspiracy, fraud and aggravated identity theft related to a "high-tech" scheme to hijack online brokerage accounts, the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced.
Missing Evidence in Intel-AMD Case Includes CEO's E-Mail
(News) Deleted messages from some senior executives are sought as evidence in AMD's antitrust suit.
(News) Deleted messages from some senior executives are sought as evidence in AMD's antitrust suit.
Judge dismisses portion of Intel antitrust suit
(News) A federal judge in Delaware has dismissed portions of a class-action suit that accused Intel Corp. of violating antitrust laws.
(News) A federal judge in Delaware has dismissed portions of a class-action suit that accused Intel Corp. of violating antitrust laws.
Jury finds Vonage infringed on Verizon patents
(News) A federal jury has found that Vonage Holdings Corp. infringed three Verizon Communications Inc. patents and must pay US$58 million in damages plus royalties to Verizon, Vonage confirmed Thursday.
(News) A federal jury has found that Vonage Holdings Corp. infringed three Verizon Communications Inc. patents and must pay US$58 million in damages plus royalties to Verizon, Vonage confirmed Thursday.
3M sues Sony, Lenovo and others over battery patents
(News) 3M Co. has filed suit against several big electronics companies, including Sony Corp. and Lenovo Group Ltd., for allegedly violating two patents related to lithium-ion battery technology.
(News) 3M Co. has filed suit against several big electronics companies, including Sony Corp. and Lenovo Group Ltd., for allegedly violating two patents related to lithium-ion battery technology.
Microsoft signs first EU protocol licensee
(News) Microsoft Corp. has signed up the first licensee for the workgroup server protocols the European Commission ordered it to open up to competitors in a 2004 antitrust ruling, it said Thursday.
(News) Microsoft Corp. has signed up the first licensee for the workgroup server protocols the European Commission ordered it to open up to competitors in a 2004 antitrust ruling, it said Thursday.
Taiwan to set up IPR court, prosecutor's office
(News) Taiwan plans to establish a new court and prosecutor's office to handle intellectual property rights (IPR) cases, a measure aimed at streamlining such proceedings and making them more professional, Taiwan's Justice Ministry confirmed Tuesday.
(News) Taiwan plans to establish a new court and prosecutor's office to handle intellectual property rights (IPR) cases, a measure aimed at streamlining such proceedings and making them more professional, Taiwan's Justice Ministry confirmed Tuesday.
Evidence Missing in Intel-AMD Lawsuit
(News) Intel may have lost internal e-mails it is required to present to the court.
(News) Intel may have lost internal e-mails it is required to present to the court.
One patent claim against Microsoft dismissed
(News) A judge in a San Diego court late Thursday dismissed one of several patent claims Alcatel-Lucent SA has made against Microsoft Corp. in several high-profile cases against the vendor, but that does not mean the software company is out of the woods yet.
(News) A judge in a San Diego court late Thursday dismissed one of several patent claims Alcatel-Lucent SA has made against Microsoft Corp. in several high-profile cases against the vendor, but that does not mean the software company is out of the woods yet.
FCC: Local telephone carriers must connect to VOIP
(News) The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has ruled that incumbent local exchange carriers must connect to VOIP (voice over Internet Protocol) services, overruling two state public service commission opinions.
(News) The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has ruled that incumbent local exchange carriers must connect to VOIP (voice over Internet Protocol) services, overruling two state public service commission opinions.
Qualcomm, Broadcom drop some patent claims
(News) Qualcomm Inc. and Broadcom Corp. have settled some of their patent claims against each other, avoiding a jury trial scheduled to begin next month, Qualcomm said on Friday. They remain deadlocked over other patents, however, and still face several potential trials this year.
(News) Qualcomm Inc. and Broadcom Corp. have settled some of their patent claims against each other, avoiding a jury trial scheduled to begin next month, Qualcomm said on Friday. They remain deadlocked over other patents, however, and still face several potential trials this year.
Jury Orders Microsoft to Pay Alcatel-Lucent $1.5 Billion
(News) Patent infringement decision leads to one of the largest patent decisions in history.
(News) Patent infringement decision leads to one of the largest patent decisions in history.
Apple, Cisco Settle iPhone Dispute
(News) Apple and Cisco agree to share the iPhone name, explore interoperability.
(News) Apple and Cisco agree to share the iPhone name, explore interoperability.
Microsoft takes AT&T patent case before Supreme Court
(News) Microsoft Corp. presented oral arguments Wednesday before the U.S. Supreme Court in a 6-year-old patent lawsuit filed by AT&T Inc. whose outcome could require U.S. software companies to pay fines for patent-infringing software assembled in other countries.
(News) Microsoft Corp. presented oral arguments Wednesday before the U.S. Supreme Court in a 6-year-old patent lawsuit filed by AT&T Inc. whose outcome could require U.S. software companies to pay fines for patent-infringing software assembled in other countries.
'Sex addict' sues IBM for $5 million
(News) A man is suing IBM for US$5 million after he was sacked by the company for visiting an adult chat room during work time.
(News) A man is suing IBM for US$5 million after he was sacked by the company for visiting an adult chat room during work time.
FTC asks court to stop pretexters
(News) The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has asked a federal court to make two Florida companies stop telephone pretexting and to pay back victims of the practice.
(News) The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has asked a federal court to make two Florida companies stop telephone pretexting and to pay back victims of the practice.
Apple Settles With Apple
(News) The computer company and the record label settle long-standing trademark dispute.
(News) The computer company and the record label settle long-standing trademark dispute.
Sony Settles With FTC Over Rootkit Debacle
(News) Company agrees to settle charges over copy-protection software it included in music CDs.
(News) Company agrees to settle charges over copy-protection software it included in music CDs.
State Revisits HP Scandal
(News) California will drop charges against spy--because he faces federal court sanctions.
(News) California will drop charges against spy--because he faces federal court sanctions.
News Corp. Subpeonas YouTube Over Pirated Shows
(News) Fox television Attempts to identify user who posted recent episodes of "24" and "The Simpsons".
(News) Fox television Attempts to identify user who posted recent episodes of "24" and "The Simpsons".
California Reportedly Offers Plea Deals to Dunn, Former HP Execs
(News) Reports indicate that plea agreements in the HP spying case have been offered by California prosecutors.
(News) Reports indicate that plea agreements in the HP spying case have been offered by California prosecutors.
Bribery Investigation Sets Back Nokia-Siemens Deal
(News) Investigation into former employee corruption charges will delay the merger.
(News) Investigation into former employee corruption charges will delay the merger.
Amazon Sues IBM for Patent Infringement
(News) The countersuit comes after an October IBM lawsuit accusing Amazon of infringing on IBM patents.
(News) The countersuit comes after an October IBM lawsuit accusing Amazon of infringing on IBM patents.
Symantec Launches $15 Million Piracy Suit
(News) Company sues alleged software piracy ring for selling counterfeit versions of its products.
(News) Company sues alleged software piracy ring for selling counterfeit versions of its products.
Tech.gov: Top 5 Wish-List Items for the 2007 Tech Agenda
(News) A lot of tech bills--good and bad--were relegated to the scrap heap this year, which leaves the new Congress with a mighty long to-do list.
(News) A lot of tech bills--good and bad--were relegated to the scrap heap this year, which leaves the new Congress with a mighty long to-do list.
HP Investigator Faces Identity-Theft Charge
(News) Bryan Wagner has been charged with helping to obtain the names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and other information of reporters and HP board members.
(News) Bryan Wagner has been charged with helping to obtain the names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and other information of reporters and HP board members.
Taiwan Company Sues Apple Over Lost Sales
(News) Luxpro wants compensation for millions it says were lost while its products were under injunction in an Apple lawsuit.
(News) Luxpro wants compensation for millions it says were lost while its products were under injunction in an Apple lawsuit.
Apple Clears Jobs In Options Probe
(News) Internal investigators found irregularities in the way stock was granted at the company but say CEO Steve Jobs did no wrong.
(News) Internal investigators found irregularities in the way stock was granted at the company but say CEO Steve Jobs did no wrong.
Intel Ordered to Produce Foreign Evidence in AMD Case
(News) Evidence sought abroad for use in U.S. antitrust lawsuit.
(News) Evidence sought abroad for use in U.S. antitrust lawsuit.
Sony Rootkit Settlement Reaches $5.75M
(News) The company will pay $4.25 million to settle investigations by 40 U.S. states into its use of rootkit-based copy protection software.
(News) The company will pay $4.25 million to settle investigations by 40 U.S. states into its use of rootkit-based copy protection software.
Visto Patent-Infringement Ruling Upheld
(News) Seven Networks ordered to pay Visto $7.7 million in damages, plus attorney fees.
(News) Seven Networks ordered to pay Visto $7.7 million in damages, plus attorney fees.
EU Expands Intel Probe
EU Expands Intel Probe
EU Expands Intel Probe
HP Considers Next Steps
HP Considers Next Steps
HP Considers Next Steps
Supreme Court Ponders Review of Microsoft Patent Case
(news) Supreme Court Ponders Review of Microsoft Patent Case
(news) Supreme Court Ponders Review of Microsoft Patent Case
IRS Can Ask for PayPal Account Info, Court Rules
(news) IRS Can Ask for PayPal Account Info, Court Rules
(news) IRS Can Ask for PayPal Account Info, Court Rules
Shutdown Avoided as BlackBerry Dispute Is Settled
(news) Shutdown Avoided as BlackBerry Dispute Is Settled
(news) Shutdown Avoided as BlackBerry Dispute Is Settled
RIM to Patent Case Judge: BlackBerry Too Important to Shut Down
(news) RIM to Patent Case Judge: BlackBerry Too Important to Shut Down
(news) RIM to Patent Case Judge: BlackBerry Too Important to Shut Down
One NTP Patent in BlackBerry Case Gets Final Rejection
(news) One NTP Patent in BlackBerry Case Gets Final Rejection
(news) One NTP Patent in BlackBerry Case Gets Final Rejection
Unused Digital TV Channels Could Increase U.S. Wireless Access
(news) Unused Digital TV Channels Could Increase U.S. Wireless Access
(news) Unused Digital TV Channels Could Increase U.S. Wireless Access
Supreme Court Rejects Microsoft Appeal in Eolas Case
(news) Supreme Court Rejects Microsoft Appeal in Eolas Case
(news) Supreme Court Rejects Microsoft Appeal in Eolas Case
South Korean Company Fined Millions for DRAM Price-Fixing
(news) South Korean Company Fined Millions for DRAM Price-Fixing
(news) South Korean Company Fined Millions for DRAM Price-Fixing
Toshiba Ordered to Pay Lexar $380 Million in Flash Case
(news) Toshiba Ordered to Pay Lexar $380 Million in Flash Case
(news) Toshiba Ordered to Pay Lexar $380 Million in Flash Case
Defense Department Uses New Tools to Fight Child Porn
(news) Defense Department Uses New Tools to Fight Child Porn
(news) Defense Department Uses New Tools to Fight Child Porn
Hitachi Sues Chinese Maker of 1-Inch Hard Drives
(news) Hitachi Sues Chinese Maker of 1-Inch Hard Drives
(news) Hitachi Sues Chinese Maker of 1-Inch Hard Drives
Microsoft to Judges: Eolas Didn't Invent Patented Tech
(news) Microsoft to Judges: Eolas Didn't Invent Patented Tech
(news) Microsoft to Judges: Eolas Didn't Invent Patented Tech
Federal Court to Hear Microsoft Appeal of Internet Explorer Case
(news) Federal Court to Hear Microsoft Appeal of Internet Explorer Case
(news) Federal Court to Hear Microsoft Appeal of Internet Explorer Case
PC Makers Sued Over LCD Technology
(news) Honeywell says the 34 companies are infringing on its patents.
(news) Honeywell says the 34 companies are infringing on its patents.
Sendo, Microsoft Settle Lawsuits
(news) Two-year legal dispute over smart phone technology comes to an end.
(news) Two-year legal dispute over smart phone technology comes to an end.
FBI Computers Enter the 21st Century
(news) Multimillion-dollar Trilogy system searches terabytes of data.
(news) Multimillion-dollar Trilogy system searches terabytes of data.
Intuit Sued Over Product Activation
(news) TurboTax user seeks class action for insufficient notice of new policy.
(news) TurboTax user seeks class action for insufficient notice of new policy.
WorldCom Execs Face Fraud Charges
(news) Justice Department continues investigating, hints of additional arrests.
(news) Justice Department continues investigating, hints of additional arrests.