Motorola Seeks Ban On Macs, iPads, and iPhones

Posted by Soulskill on Wednesday September 19, 2012 @07:57AM from the another-day-another-patent-battle dept.

bonch writes "Google-owned Motorola is asking the International Trade Commission to ban every Apple device that uses iMessage, based on a patent issued in 2006 for 'a system for providing continuity between messaging clients.' Motorola also claims that banning Macs and iPhones won't have an impact on U.S. consumers. They say, 'With so many participants in the highly competitive Wireless communication, portable music, and computer market, it is unlikely that consumers would experience much of an impact if the requested exclusion orders were obtained.' The ITC has yet to make a decision."

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Re:What goes around comes around... by A10Mechanic · 2012-09-19 08:11 · Score: 5, Funny

The shroud of the Dark Side has fallen. Begun, the Patent War has! (You can decide which side is which...)
Re:Of course they won't.. by f8l_0e · 2012-09-19 08:26 · Score: 5, Funny

Strange game. The only winning move is not to play.
There is only one thing left to do... by DarthVain · 2012-09-19 08:27 · Score: 5, Funny

Both sides arm their lawyers with axes, maces, and bows. Meet on the field of battle. HAVE AT THEE! Televised of course with the proceeds going to the "iPhones for Orphans" or "Andriods for Amputees". No armor allowed, only 3 piece suits.
To the winner goes the spoils!