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Apple and Samsung Agree To Settlement Talks

Posted by Unknown on from the agree-to-pretend-to-talk dept.

tlhIngan writes "It looks like the Apple v. Samsung war might be over soon. Both parties have agreed to meet to attempt to reach a settlement. While they are not required to settle (Google and Oracle recently went through the same process), it could be a positive signal that Apple might be willing to license the patents under Tim Cook, versus fight it out in court under the late Steve Jobs."

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  1. Apple willing to license? by sosume · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I still cannot understand why very technical inventions (such as 3G and GSM) can only be licensed under FRAND conditions, but fluff like 'slide to unlock' (have that in my toilet) or rounded corner ("they are everywhere!") yield massive license income.. I would really love to see this before a judge so we can finally get this mess cleaned up for good.

    1. Re:Apple willing to license? by Desler · · Score: 2, Interesting

      Because that's he agreement you make by having your patents included in a standard?

  2. Re:Hm... by msobkow · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Why is this "insightful"? The only reason they're at the negotiation table is the judge in the case ORDERED them to talk. It doesn't indicate anything about a change of policy or mindset on behalf of either party.

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