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Kodak Sues Apple & RIM Over Preview In Cameras

Posted by timothy on from the about-that-rent-we're-seeking dept.

Dave Knott writes "Kodak is suing Apple and Research In Motion over technology related to digital cameras in their iPhone and BlackBerry smart phones. The complaint specifically relates to photo preview functionality which Kodak claims infringes on their patents. The company is asking for unspecified monetary damages and a court order to end the disputed practices. Kodak has amassed more than 1,000 digital-imaging patents, and almost all of today's digital cameras rely on that technology. Kodak has licensed digital-imaging technology to about 30 companies, including mobile-device makers such as LG Electronics Inc., Motorola Inc., Nokia Corp. and Sony Ericsson, all of which pay royalties to Kodak."

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  1. Big company has lots of patents by Yvan256 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    about dumb, obvious stuff. Let's talk about it.

    In the meantime, Apple and RIM will probably just pay Kodak for the right to use the silly patents which shouldn't exist in the first place.

    1. Re:Big company has lots of patents by Aeros · · Score: 0, Redundant

      nah..especially if they spent so much time and money on the technology..thats just rude that they want to be compensated.

  2. Re:Obvious by NeoSkandranon · · Score: 0, Redundant

    It's easier than possibly paying a lot to settle the issue maybe in your favor or maybe not.

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  3. Re:Obvious by Hatta · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Cheaper than litigating, probably.

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