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Quantum Denies Reports of Second Apple Lawsuit
Quantum Research has denied media reports that it is preparing another patent infringement lawsuit against Apple. "Quantum has no knowledge of any infringement by Apple of Quantum's patents in regard to the iPhone or any other product other than those products alleged to be infringing…
Cisco and Apple Settle Over iPhone Trademark
Cisco and Apple have jointly announced that they have reached an agreement over the iPhone trademark dispute. Under the agreement, both companies are free to use the “iPhone” trademark on their products throughout the world. Both companies acknowledge the trademark ownership rights that have been…
UK Touch-Sensor Manufacturer Issues Legal Warning to Apple
UK-based touch-sensor specialist Quantum Research has filed another lawsuit against Apple, this time regarding the touch-screen technologies used in the iPhone. The company said earlier this week that it may file a second lawsuit against Apple, claiming that some technologies in the iPhone infringe on…
US May Charge Former Execs Over Stock Backdating
CNET News reports citing the WSJ that federal prosecutors are considering charging former Apple executives. The Wall Street Journal believes that the prosecutors wish to fast track their investigations of executives who are believed to have illegally backdated stock options. It is believed that at…
Cisco Gives Apple More Time
Cisco has issued a statement stating that Apple has requested an extension to its time to respond to Cisco's lawsuit. Cisco has extended the deadline which was today until February 21st.
Apple Inc. and Apple Corps. Come to New Agreement
In a joint statement Apple Inc. and Apple Corps Limited said that they had entered into a new agreement concerning the use of the name “Apple” and apple logos which replaces their 1991 Agreement. Under this new agreement, Apple Inc. will own all of the…
In Brief: iTunes 7.0.2 on Vista, Disney Sells 1.3 Million Movies, Apple Receives Requests for Documents
iTunes 7.0.2 on Vista Apple has published a guide as well as tool to aid in the installation of iTunes on Microsoft Windows Vista. The guide encourages users to wait "a few weeks" until the next version of iTunes becomes available. Apple lists some of…
iPhone Legal Action Put on Hold
The legal disagreements between Apple and Cisco have been put on temporary hold, the lawsuit has not been stopped but the two companies have agreed to extend talks. "Apple and Cisco have agreed to extend the time for Apple to respond to the lawsuit to…
In Brief: iTunes to Sell Super Bowl Content, iPhone Processor In-Depth, Journalism Prevails Apple
iTunes to Sell Super Bowl Content The iTunes Store US is going to have highlights from the February 4 Super Bowl. Fans of American Football will be able to download the highlights the day after the game. The highlights will cost $1.99, a 90-minute video…
Jobs Remains in Spotlight Over Stock Options Scandal
Both the San Francisco Chronicle and Bloomberg reported earlier today that Apple CEO Steve Jobs had been questioned by officials from the Justice Department and the SEC last week. According to the reports Jobs arrived at a San Francisco Federal building last week for an…
Apple Weighs in on Cisco’s Decision
Yesterday Cisco announced that it is suing Apple over the use of the iPhone trademark. “Cisco entered into negotiations with Apple in good faith after Apple repeatedly asked permission to use Cisco’s iPhone name,” said Mark Chandler, senior vice president and general counsel, Cisco. “There…
Intertainer Sues Apple for Patent Infringement
Forbes.com has posted a report stating that Apple, Google and Napster are being sued for patent infringement by Intertainer Inc., described as a defunct online video and audio on-demand service. The suit was filed in a Texas-based federal court on Friday accusing all three corporations…
In Brief: SEC Filing Reveals Multiple Lawsuits Against Apple, New Display Rumours Continue, 8-Core Mac Pro in January?
SEC Filing Reveals Multiple Lawsuits Against Apple In Friday's SEC filing Apple revealed that it is facing multiple federal lawsuits, one of which accuses the company of creating an illegal monopoly with iTunes and iPod. The case which was filing on July 21 refers directly…
Apple Restates Earnings Back to 2002 Following Options Review
Apple today released it's Form 10-K which restates earnings back to 2002 to account for backdated stock-option grants. Apple adjusted its results by $4 million for the fiscal year of 2006, $7 million for 2005, and $10 million for 2004. In the filing Apple said…
Jobs Involved in Falsified Stock Options Documents
The Financial Times reports that Apple CEO Steve Jobs was awarded 7.5 million stock options in 2001 without required authorisation. The report cites "people familiar with the matter," saw documents "that purported to show a full board meeting had taken place to approve Mr Jobs'…
In Brief: iTunes Visits Surge 413% Over Christmas, Options Scandal Unlikely to Impact Jobs
iTunes Visits Surge 413% Over Christmas Hitwise has reported today that visits to the Apple iTunes website surged 413% on Christmas Day this year over Christmas Day 2005. In addition to this visits to the online Apple Store showed an increase of 110% when comparing…
Apple Fears Formal Charges From SEC
According to a Law.com report, Apple is set to publish its annual report before this current week is out, the slowest week of the year. According to the report Government officials are looking closely into the stock option probe, which concerns falsified documents forged by…
Apple Wins Download Patent
Apple has managed to secure a patent which is critical to devices such as the iPod. The patent covers the downloading of music and and video to a computer as well as the capability to play it on other devices. Apple reached an out-of-court settlement…
Apple Acquires Silicon Color
Silicon Color today announced that Apple has acquired the company. Announcement: We are pleased to announce that all Silicon Color technology and intellectual property, including FinalTouch color correction software, was recently sold to Apple. Maintenance agreements held by current Silicon Color customers will be honored…
Apple Settles With Creative
Apple today announced that it has solved it's legal dispute with with Creative, both companies sued each other earlier this year claiming patent infringement, according to the companies Apple will pay Creative $100 million US dollars to settle all outstanding lawsuits. "Creative is very fortunate…