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Sorenson Countersues Apple

Posted by pudge on from the one-good-tort-deserves-another dept.

pinqkandi writes "MacCentral is reporting that Sorenson Media is countersuing Apple over a lawsuit Apple initiated in April claiming they have exclusive rights to Sorenson's codec. Sorenson, claiming Apple's lawsuit against them has severly hurt business, is seeking judgement against Apple in compensation. Apple originally brought on their lawsuit when Sorenson teamed up with Macromedia for Flash MX. Looks like good old Steve is back to his old self :-)"

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  1. It's almost funny by EraseEraseMe · · Score: 1, Funny

    The thought that they can sue the guy whose NAME IS ON THE BLOODY CODEC!

    I can just imagine the Apple lawyers sitting around discussing this.

    Lawyer 1: Sorenson Codec...Mr Sorenson, I think we can successfully sue him.
    Lawyer 2: I'm not quite so sure, maybe we should change this press release to say we're NOT going to sue him.
    Lawyer 1: Hmm, you may be right. No matter, just right click on the word "Sue" and look up an antonym for it
    Lawyer 2: But this is a Mac
    Lawyer 1: DOH! Ok, we'll stick with the original plan then...

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  2. No problem---Apple will have plenty of money by conan_albrecht · · Score: 1, Funny

    After they collect the $69-$129 upgrade fee to OS X 10.2 from all of their users (many of whom just purchased a computer with 10.1 on it).

  3. Mmmm, sounds delicious.... by L.+VeGas · · Score: 3, Funny

    Applesue Sorenson

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