Google and HTC are in
court again trying to protect itself against an infringement case brought by
Nokia. This time Nokia is trying to ban all Samsung devices as they may hold
patented technology used in tethering. Tethering is the ability for someone to
use their phone in order to set up a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot. In 1995, Nokia
patented the capability of sending a data connection from a computer to set up
a mobile device. At the time they did not even know how valuable the patent
would be, so they did not bother setting up the patent in Europe. One argument Google
is trying to claim that Nokia’s patent was only for using analogue devices, but
now we are using 4G technology. Also, Google is trying claim that this patent
is too broad and should therefore be thrown out. Apple and Blackberry have
already settled this patent with Nokia, but Google is still fighting. Google
seems like it will lose this case, and then they may have one more chance to
prove that they are not infringing or their Samsung phones will be banned from
importation.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Blog 16: Google and HTC Sued by Nokia for Tethering Infringement in ITC
Google and HTC are in
court again trying to protect itself against an infringement case brought by
Nokia. This time Nokia is trying to ban all Samsung devices as they may hold
patented technology used in tethering. Tethering is the ability for someone to
use their phone in order to set up a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot. In 1995, Nokia
patented the capability of sending a data connection from a computer to set up
a mobile device. At the time they did not even know how valuable the patent
would be, so they did not bother setting up the patent in Europe. One argument Google
is trying to claim that Nokia’s patent was only for using analogue devices, but
now we are using 4G technology. Also, Google is trying claim that this patent
is too broad and should therefore be thrown out. Apple and Blackberry have
already settled this patent with Nokia, but Google is still fighting. Google
seems like it will lose this case, and then they may have one more chance to
prove that they are not infringing or their Samsung phones will be banned from
importation.
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I have read the news as well. I think Nokia is kind of crazy of suing other companies. I think Google is right that the patent is too board. If Nokia wins the case, they can basic sue anyone else and win in the future.
ReplyDeleteNokia's patent is quite broad. If it's ability to sue others is based on these broad interpretations and the ITC sees that, then Nokia definitely has an advantage: royalties from other companies
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