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Read moreMonth: December 2018
Samsung Invents an In-Air Gesturing System Designed for a Next-Gen VR Headset
In-Air gesturing is likely to be one of the technology features coming to various devices in 2019 from smartphones to
Read morePatently Apple Wishes our Fans around the Globe a Happy New Year
Patently Apple wishes our fans, colleagues and even competitors a Happy New Year. I just wanted to take a moment
Read moreAccording to Deeper Analysis, the iPhone's Dominance in the $600-1000 Premium Price Tiers Continued in Q3
A new analytical report published over the weekend shows us a deeper look into Q3 smartphone sales globally and once
Read moreIn re Marco Guldenaar Holding B.V. (Fed. Cir. 2018)
By Michael Borella — One final 35 U.S.C. § 101 case inched across the finish line at the end of
Read moreIPO Webinar on International Post Grant Practice
The Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) will offer a one-hour webinar entitled “International Post Grant Practice: Strategic Considerations Before the
Read moreThe Patent used by SpeakWare to sue Apple with for Patent Infringement in July is now being challenged to invalidate it
In July SpeakWare Inc. sued Apple, Samsung and Microsoft for patent infringement. The PNE (Non-Practicing Entity; better known as a
Read moreJapanese Publication Provides a Peek at an Interview with Design Leaders Jonathan Ive and Japan's Naoto Fukasawa
Next month the Japanese web magazine Axis will post the full interview with Apple’s Jonathan Ive and Japan’s Naoto Fukasawa.
Read moreMicrosoft Invents a Magnetics based USB Type-C Connector for Superfast Hassle-Free Connectivity
A new Microsoft patent application points to a possible future magnetics based USB Type-C connector to make connecting a snap
Read moreThe Voice used in the Hebrew Version of Siri Sues Apple
A report from an Israeli news site states that the Hebrew voice behind Siri was originally recorded by Nuance in
Read moreApple's latest iPhone XR Ad Promotes Vivid Colors with the Tune's Lyrics Ringing out "Run Away from the Humdrum"
Apple is promoting a new video titled “iPhone XR – Color Flood.” Apple says “Make room for color. See the
Read moreApple has been sued for Patent Infringement by a Company from Ireland using acquired patents from Sony
Apple is being sued for patent infringement by Data Scape Limited of Ireland, who has 4 shareholders. As small as
Read moreFake Patent News claims that a new Apple patent hints of the return of Apple's MagSafe Connector
Everyone hates the noise of nails scratching a chalkboard as much as I hate utter fake patent news. An Apple
Read moreApple could be onboard the 2019 3D Camera trend for Smartphones that will introduce In-Air Gesture Controls
Apple has been working on depth cameras that could work with an in-air gesture system for some time now (01,
Read moreIllumina, Inc. v. Ariosa Diagnostics, Inc. (N.D. Cal. 2018)
By Kevin E. Noonan — U.S. District Court Judge Susan Illston stuck again on Christmas Eve, giving the biotech patent
Read moreApple invents Smart Materials with Advanced sensors & more for Apple Watch Band, iPhone Cover, Headphones and more
Today the US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple that relates to smart fabrics integrated with
Read moreApple Invents Specialized Display Coatings Designed to Support Future Foldable iDevices
Today the US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple that generally relates to coatings and, more
Read moreThe Trump Administration could move Swiftly in the New Year to ban U.S. Companies from buying Huawei Telecom Equipment
As the Chinese Communist Party begins encouraging Chinese businesses to not purchase iPhones by offering heavy subsidies for Huawei phones,
Read moreFoxconn will Reportedly Expand its Current Plant in India to Manufacture Higher-End iPhones as early as 2019
Patently Apple posted reports this month about Apple suppliers considering a move to Vietnam including Foxconn. Then came the story
Read moreGensetix, Inc. v. Baylor College of Medicine (S.D. Tex. 2018)
By Donald Zuhn — Earlier this month, in Gensetix, Inc. v. Baylor College of Medicine, District Judge Andrew S. Hanen
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