Judge Issues Initial Determination in Qualcomm Vs. Nokia Patent Infringement Complaint

13.12.2007

Administrative Law Judge Paul J. Luckern made an initial determination that Nokia's GSM/GPRS/EDGE-only handsets do not infringe three Qualcomm patents.
Qualcomm contends that Nokia imports cellular handsets into the United States that infringe Qualcomm patents covering certain power control technologies and is seeking an exclusion order barring the importation of infringing Nokia handsets that use that technology.

New Convention for European Patents Enters Into Force

13.12.2007

The EPO's revised European Patent Convention (EPC) enters into force today, Thursday Dec. 13th, providing Europe with a new legal framework for patent protection.

Amazon Patent Fully Revoked

13.12.2007

The European Patent Office (EPO) revoked Amazon.com's infamous patent on the online purchase of gifts after a hearing in the opposition of the Foundation for a Free Information Infrastructure (FFII).

USPTO to Hold Live On-Line Chat for Independent Inventors

09.12.2007

Senior officials of the United State Patent and Trademark Office will be available live on-line December 11, 2007.

BusyBox Files GPL Infringement Lawsuit Against Verizon Communications

09.12.2007

The Software Freedom Law Center has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Verizon alleging violation of the GNU General Public License.

Saudi Cabinet Endorses GCC Trademarks Law

04.12.2007

The Saudi Cabinet decided on Tuesday to endorse the GCC Trademarks Law, which offers 10 years protection after the registration of trademarks.