Telecommunications Industry News
Research In Motion Files Patent Lawsuit Against Kik Messenger
11:04 am on December 1, 2010 | Category: Business, Cell Phones, Law, Messaging, Mobile Devices, PDAs, Software, Web ServicesShortly after banning the popular Kik Messenger application from its mobile software store, Research In Motion has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against the developers of the app.
Wi-Lan Files Patent Suit Against Comcast, Time Warner, and Charter
12:37 pm on November 22, 2010 | Category: Business, LawOttawa-based intellectual property licensing company, Wi-Lan Inc., has filed a lawsuit against U.S. cable giants, Comcast, Time Warner, and Charter Communications, alleging patent infringement.
Regulators to Argue for $10-Million Fine Against Rogers Wireless
8:54 pm on November 19, 2010 | Category: Business, Law, Regulation, Telecom Services, WirelessCanada's Competition Bureau is recommending a multi-million-dollar fine against Rogers Wireless, alleging that the cell phone giant has misled consumers in advertisements for its new discount wireless brand, Chatr.
Microsoft Sues Motorola for Patent Infringement
10:08 am on October 2, 2010 | Category: Business, Cell Phones, Law, Mobile Devices, SoftwareFaced with intense competition in the mobile operating system market, American software giant Microsoft is suing Motorola, alleging patent infringement by that company's 'Droid' smartphone.
Bell Canada Settles Overbilling Lawsuit
11:57 am on September 27, 2010 | Category: Law, Telecom Services, Telephone, WirelessBell Canada has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that it overbilled a number of landline and wireless customers in Ontario.
Research In Motion Applies for ‘SurfBook’ Trademark
3:45 pm on September 20, 2010 | Category: Business, Law, Mobile DevicesWaterloo, Ontario-based BlackBerry manufacturer, Research In Motion, has triggered new speculation about its forthcoming tablet device, by filing for a Canadian trademark on the brand name, 'SurfBook.'
Mobilicity Accuses Rogers Wireless of Violating Competition Act
3:15 pm on July 12, 2010 | Category: Business, Law, Regulation, Telecom Services, WirelessCanadian wireless startup, Mobilicity, is confronting larger rival, Rogers Wireless, accusing that company of unfair competitive practices.
HTC Files Patent Complaint Against Apple
5:48 pm on May 12, 2010 | Category: Business, Cell Phones, Law, Mobile DevicesTaiwanese smartphone manufacturer, HTC, has filed a patent complaint against Apple with the U.S. International Trade Commission, seeking to ban the import of iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices.
Wi-Lan and Telus Settle Patent Dispute
5:06 pm on April 21, 2010 | Category: Business, Law, Wireless TechnologyIntellectual property firm, Wi-Lan Inc., announced today that it had signed a final agreement to settle a lawsuit brought against it by Vancouver-based telecommunications giant, Telus Corp.
Nokia and Apple Seek 2012 Court Date in Ongoing Patent War
3:19 pm on March 15, 2010 | Category: Business, Law, Wireless TechnologyConsumer electronics giants, Nokia and Apple, appear to have delayed their ongoing intellectual property battle and are now seeking a U.S. trial only in mid-2012.
Apple Files Patent Lawsuit Against HTC
1:53 pm on March 2, 2010 | Category: Business, Cell Phones, Law, Mobile DevicesApple Inc., maker of the popular iPhone device, has filed a lawsuit against Taiwan-based HTC, maker of Google's new Nexus One smartphone.
Wi-Lan to Settle Telus Patent Lawsuit
1:44 pm on February 8, 2010 | Category: Business, Law, Wireless TechnologyPatent licensing firm, Wi-Lan Inc., has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought against it by Vancouver-based telecommunications giant, Telus Communications.
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Edited by Jeremy Maddock
