ITC rules Motorola didn't violate 3 Apple patents; ruling follows Microsoft case |
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ITC rules Motorola didn't violate 3 Apple patents; ruling follows Microsoft case
The U.S. International Trade Commission has found that Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc.'s smartphone technology is not in violation of three of Apple Inc.'s patents.
Cupertino-based Apple (NASDAQ:APPL) originally brought the suit against Motorola (NYSE:MMI) in October 2010, in addition to two other lawsuits, according to CNET.
The ruling follows a December decision in a similar case brought against Motorola by Microsoft. In that case, the ITC ruled in Motorola's favor in six out of seven alleged patent violations. The one patent that Motorola was judged to have violated involved scheduling meetings from remote devices.
Motorola Mobility is a hardware maker and a licensee of Google’s Android operating system. It is one of the leading Android device makers and has been targeted by Microsoft and other patent holders claiming infringement.
In the Apple case, Motorola claimed victory after the ruling on Friday (Jan. 13).
“We are pleased with today’s favorable outcome for Motorola Mobility,” said Scott Offer, senior vice president and general counsel of Motorola Mobility in a statement. “Motorola Mobility has worked hard over the years to develop technology and build an industry-leading intellectual property portfolio. We are proud to leverage this broad and deep portfolio to create differentiated innovations that enhance the user experience.”
Google is seeking regulatory approval to buy Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. for $12.5 billion in a deal that promises to shake up the mobile computer market.
Click here to read the ITC ruling.
Click here to read the press release from Motorola Mobility.
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