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Bloomberg is reporting that Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) has sued Atico over patents related to accessories used in iPods and will seek a court order to stop Atico from selling its devices.

Apple sues Atico over patents for iPod accessories

Apple, the maker of the iPod media player, sued Atico International USA claiming it infringed five patents for accessories used with the device. Apple seeks a jury trial and an order to stop Atico from selling infringing products in the United States, according to papers filed yesterday in federal court in Wilmington, Del. Apple also alleges trademark infringement and unfair competition. "The iPod's success has spawned an enormous demand for iPod-compatible accessories" including docking stations, speakers and cables, Apple said in the complaint. Atico is selling unlicensed versions of the products, costing Apple money and harming its reputation, the company said. The patents cover accessory designs and a system for transferring information.

Apple sues Atico over iPod accessories patent

imageApple has sued Atico International USA claiming it infringed five patents for accessories used with the device, reports Bloomberg News. Apple wants a jury trial and an order to stop Atico from selling infringing products in the US, according to papers filed yesterday in federal court in Wilmington, Delaware.

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Apple, CBS sued by device-maker over 'Mighty Mouse' trademark

Apple, maker of the iPod media player, and CBS were sued for trademark infringement by closely held computer-accessory firm Man & Machine over the name of Apple's wireless "Mighty Mouse" device. Apple started selling computer mice under the name "Mighty Mouse" more than a year after Man & Machine began selling waterproof and chemical-resistant computer mice to labs and hospitals under that name in 2004, according to the suit filed Tuesday in Greenbelt, Md. Man & Machine claims its earlier use trumps Apple's, even though Apple sells more products. The names of both products play on the 1942 animated super hero mouse whose trademark rights are partly owned by CBS. New York-based CBS is accused of licensing "Mighty Mouse" to Apple for computer devices when its trademark doesn't cover such goods.

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Apple Sues IPod Accessories Maker

SAN FRANCISCO -(Dow Jones)- Apple Inc. (AAPL) has filed a patent infringement and trademark lawsuit against iPod accessories maker Atico International USA Inc.

Apple sues tech over iPod trademark, fraud

After filing documents trademark documents concerning the use of "Pod" and "iPod" in products and advertising, Apple is pursuing a lawsuit against a Michigan iPod repair business, the iPod Mechanic. AppleInsider reveals that in 2006, Apple had warned business owner Nicholas Woodhams over the use of the terms, asking him to stop. Woodhams allegedly agreed, but did not follow through, and has now supposedly tipped the scales by committing fraud against Apple.

Apple and AT&T Settle Patent Lawsuit Over Visual Voicemail

Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) and AT&T (NYSE: T) have settled its lawsuit with patent-holding company Klausner Technologies, which alleged that the iPhone’s “visual voicemail� technology had infringed patents it held, reports AP. Apple’s voicemail allows users to see who’s left them messages and answer them in any order they choose. The case was resolved after AT&T and Apple agreed to license the technology. The companies are now asking that the courts dismiss the case.

Man & Machine Sues Apple For "Mighty Mouse" Trademark Infringement

Apple Inc. picked up a new lawsuit this week, as Man & Machine, a computer peripheral company, sued Apple and CBS over Apple's use of the name "Mighty Mouse" for its Macintosh mouse. Man & Machine have been manufacturing and marketing a water and chemical resistant mouse under the same name since 2004, approximately one year before Apple introduced its own Mighty Mouse.

Apple Sues Maker of iPod Accessories

Apple accuses Atico International USA of patent infringement, trademark infringement, and unfair competition by selling unauthorized iPod accessories.

Apple: iPhone sold out online in US, UK

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Apple Inc. said Monday its online stores in the U.S. and U.K. are sold out of the iPhone, a sign supplies are being winnowed ahead of the launch of the device's next generation featuring faster Internet surfing speeds. The Cupertino-based company confirmed that the iPhone is out of stock online, but added that brick-and-mortar stores run by Apple and iPhone carriers including AT&T Inc. might still have units available. Apple has been known for clearing out its inventory of a certain product ahead of a major upgrade. Apple spokeswoman Natalie Kerris declined to comment on reasons for the shortage and on Apple's plans for an update to the device, which is widely expected to be unveiled in June at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco.

Apple Patent Hints At Plans For iPhone IM

The US Patent Office has approved an Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) patent for what looks like an instant messenger application for the iPhone, with some improvements over its SMS feature, such as a word predicter which suggests more words. This appears to be a different than the one reported in April. That’s all well and good—a native IM application is something that a lot of people began clamouring for once the iPhone was released, and it would be a nice feature to introduce with the next version of the iPhone. Apple Insider has some good details on the patent—and it’s important to remember that it’s just a patent and a lot of patents don’t lead to applications. With Apple opening the iPhone to third parties it’s a sure bet that the current big IM companies will be putting their chat programs on the iPhone, so any new service would ha

Apple's SproutCore, OSS Javascript-Based Web Apps

99BottlesOfBeerInMyF writes "AppleInsider is running an article about Apple's new SproutCore Web application development framework, utilizing Javascript and some nifty HTML 5 to offer a 'Cocoa-inspired' way to create powerful Web applications. Apple built on the OSS SproutIt framework developed for an online e-mail manager called 'Mailroom.' Apple used this framework to build their new Web application suite (replacing .Mac) called MobileMe. Since SproutCore applications rely on JavaScript, it seems Apple had good reason to focus on Squirrelfish for faster JavaScript interpretation in Webkit. Apple hosted a session last Friday at WWDC introducing SproutCore to developers, but obviously NDAs prevent developers from revealing the details of that presentation.

Apple iPhone 3G Application Helps Singles Hookup in Public for Dating

6/12/08 - iCloseBy.com announces the latest release of iFob, a popular Wi-Fi hotspot application that helps singles hookup with other singles looking for action while on the go. As an accepted member of both the Apple Developer Network and Apple's iPhone Developer Program, iCloseBy.com has used the Apple iPhone SDK and has developed iFob 2.0 for Apple's consideration. iFob 2.0, including all of the functionality of the earlier versions of iFob (still available free download for Windows PCs), now has the unified look-and-feel of other Apple native iPhone software apps, as well as a newly added ability to 'real-space-real-time' locate other willing iFob users from GPS-like cell-tower triangulation.

66% Apple Market Share For Sales of High-End PCs

An anonymous reader lets us know about a recent analysis of retail computer sales numbers that shines a spotlight on Apple's sales growth as the PC market has flattened. In the lucrative >$1,000 PC segment, in the first quarter of 2008, Apple's retail market share was 66%. This includes a 64% market share for laptops and a market share for desktops of 70%. The article attributes the bulk of this success to Apple's stores. Fortune picked up this report and pointed out the somewhat obvious fact that the >$1,000 PC segment is Apple's by default, since Dell, HP, and Lenovo sell the bulk of their machines in the $500-$750 range, and Apple has only one model selling for less than $1,000. As the analyst said, "If you don't give people a choice [in the Apple stores], people will spend more.

Online Apple Store Officially Sold Out of iPhones

We've been hearing about iPhone shortages for a while now, including dwindling supplies in the U.K. at both O2 and Carphone Warehouse, as well as limited stock at certain physical Apple retail locations here in the U.S. Well, that shortage apparently spread to Apple's U.S. and U.K. online stores over the weekend. As of Sunday, both online stores list the 8- and 16-GB versions of the device as "currently unavailable." A quick check of the Apple's refurbished store reveals there are no iPhones for sale there either. Could this mean the 3-G version of the phone will see a sooner than expected release date, or is Apple simply trying to minimize the inevitable bitchfest that will come from those still planning to purchase first-gen iPhone over the next few weeks? Weigh in with your thoughts below.

Apple Settles Class-Action Suits Over iPod Batteries

Apple has agreed to settle a pair of class-action lawsuits in Canada alleging it misled customers about the staying power of their iPods, the latest courtroom truce over the dwindling battery life of early generations of the device. According to a court document, the Cupertino-based company is offering credits for its online store of about $44.75 to people who live in Canada and bought certain iPods there on or before June 24, 2004.

Genta Receives Notice of Allowances for European Patents Related to Composition and Processes for Tesetaxel, a Leading Oral Taxane

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., June 10, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genta Incorporated announced that the Company has received notice of allowances for two major patents from the European Patent Office for its pipeline product, tesetaxel, a leading oral taxane. The patents relate to composition of matter for the tesetaxel drug substance and to processes for its synthesis. The Company plans to broadly secure validation of these patents throughout the major countries in Europe. The European patents complement existing patents that have already issued in the United States. Genta holds worldwide exclusive licenses to these patents.

iFob(TM) 2.0 Real-Space Social Networking Developed for the Apple iPhone 3G

Missoula, MT - June 11, 2008 - iCloseBy.com today announces the latest release of iFob(TM), the popular real-space social networking software. As an accepted member of both the Apple Developer Network and Apple's iPhone Developer Program, iCloseBy.com has used the Apple iPhone SDK and has developed iFob 2.0 for Apple's consideration. iFob 2.0, including all of the functionality of the earlier versions of iFob (still available free download for Windows PCs), now has the unified look-and-feel of other Apple native iPhone software apps, as well as a newly added ability to 'real-space-real-time' locate other willing iFob users from GPS-like cell-tower triangulation.

Apple, others sued for violating patents for encrypted wireless signal

imageAnother day, still another lawsuit. In addition to a lawsuit accusing Apple CEO Steve Jobs and other current and former Apple execs and board members of fraud, Apple and other computer companies have been sued by Saxon Innovations, a small patent firm, for violating patents for encrypted wireless signals as well as the inner workings of many computer circuits.

Apple Settles with Canada, Stream Your iTunes Favs in Facebook and Apple Sticks It to the Earth

Sorry Canada, here's some money: Canadian iPod owners who purchased their devices before June 24, 2005, could be eligible for a $45 credit to be used at the Apple Online Store. The settlement covers claims that iPods didn't retain the battery life advertised by Apple. Canadians could use that cash towards the eventual iPhone release.

International Companies Require China-Specific Patent Strategies

Shanghai, China – May 22, 2008: China, one of the world’s largest and most promising markets, has seen a 20 percent annual increase in patent application filings over the last fifteen years. In 2007, the State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) of China received 694,153 patent applications, an increase of 21.1 percent over the previous year. These applications included filings for all three types of patents granted in China: Invention patents (valid for 20 years from the date of filing), Utility Models (valid for 10 years), and Design patents (also valid for 10 years). With regard to invention patents (20 year patents), China is currently third in the world behind the United States and Japan. In its latest study, Evalueserve, a global research and analytics firm, forecasts that if patent filings in China continue to grow at the current r

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