Patent Infringement

Apple refutes iPad trademark attack in China, claims Proview not honoring their agreement

By Chris Parsons, Wednesday, Feb 15, 2012 a 10:42 pm

Apple has addressed concerns over the iPad trademark case brought by Proview that has recently had online retailers in China removing iPad's from their inventory. In a statement issued to China Daily, Apple asserts that Proview is simply not honoring the agreement in place.

Proview Technology sues Apple over iPad name, iPad sales in China

By Simon Sage, Tuesday, Feb 7, 2012 a 10:15 am

Although we were under the impression that Apple had locked down the trademark rights to the iPad name long ago, but apparently the folks at Proview Technology in Shenzhen have a prior claim that they're clinging to.

Apple sues Samsung over iPhone and iPad case infringements

By Andrew Wray, Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 a 10:06 am

According to BusinessWeek, Apple has apparently issued a notice of complaint against Samsung for patent infrignements tied to the cases Samsung uses on their tablet and smartphone devices.

Apple issued the notice of infringement to Samsung in Australia over the cases, and will file a statement of claim, Apple’s lawyer Stephen Burley said at a hearing in Sydney today. Samsung’s lawyer Katrina Howard said at the same hearing the company was served with the notice that the cases infringe at least 10 patents.