1. HTC and Moto were both sued by Apple concerning same two patents. Hence alleged infringement in OS.
2. If alleged infringement is in OS than Google might have a way in to the proceedings to invalidate patents on OHA members behalf..ie not what Apple wants to face.
3. HP by its purchase of Palm has similar patents, hence why Apple never went after Palm or HP.
Considering the way Google is currently shredding Oracle patents in the invalidation processes I have a feeling that Apple may be in for a surprise. why? Why do you think MS has been so careful not provoke any OEM to challenge them to a lawsuit? Its called do not expose patents to the opportunity to have them invalidated or narrowed in claims.
MS is currently extorting $15 per handset from Samsung for patent licenses, so perhaps they haven't provoked an OEM or challenged them to a lawsuit, but then again, perhaps they have.
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1. HTC and Moto were both sued by Apple concerning same two patents. Hence alleged infringement in OS.
2. If alleged infringement is in OS than Google might have a way in to the proceedings to invalidate patents on OHA members behalf..ie not what Apple wants to face.
3. HP by its purchase of Palm has similar patents, hence why Apple never went after Palm or HP.
Considering the way Google is currently shredding Oracle patents in the invalidation processes I have a feeling that Apple may be in for a surprise. why? Why do you think MS has been so careful not provoke any OEM to challenge them to a lawsuit? Its called do not expose patents to the opportunity to have them invalidated or narrowed in claims.
MS is currently extorting $15 per handset from Samsung for patent licenses, so perhaps they haven't provoked an OEM or challenged them to a lawsuit, but then again, perhaps they have.