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Apple Seeks To Ban Nokia Imports To US
Hugh Pickens writes "Cnet reports that the ongoing patent battle between Apple and Nokia has escalated, with Apple moving to block imports of Nokia cell phones to the US by filing a complaint with the International Trade Commission, an independent federal agency that examines issues including unfair trade practices involving patent, trademark, and copyright infringement. In December, Nokia filed its own complaint with the USITC alleging that Apple infringes seven Nokia patents 'in virtually all of its mobile phones, portable music players, and computers' and sought to ban imports of Apple's iPhone, iPod, and MacBook products. Responding to Apple's latest move, Nokia spokesman Mark Durrant told Bloomberg that 'Nokia will study the complaint when it is received and continue to defend itself vigorously. However this does not alter the fact that Apple has failed to agree appropriate terms for using Nokia technology and has been seeking a free ride on Nokia's innovation since it shipped the first iPhone in 2007.' An ITC investigation is a lengthy process, but it's possible that Apple and Nokia might reach some sort of settlement as suits continue to escalate between the two companies."
Yeah, it's almost like they're competing for something.
Umm... if Apple does not want to accede to regime, then why the fuck they don't develop their own R&D and technology instead of using somebody elses? do you even know what you are talking about?
You don't make any sense. You appear to be an illiterate Apple-hater.
Apple fanboi army with mod points. Yay!
From what I've read, Nokia was demanding more from Apple than any other company they license to. So sure, Apple needs to license from Nokia, but Nikia is simply trying to cash in on the success of the iPhone and demand more money from them. which is greedy BS.
Aha frustrated professor (either real or in your mind). Your comments give you away. Look for a real job. And, no, I don't work for Apple or any company that benefits from them. Not do I have or ever had any stock in Apple (or any related company). I simply took exception to your obviously biased comments and the axe you had to grind. Thank you for showing your hand. You can be dismissed now.