Tag Archives: Motorola Mobility

Motorola Mobility continues its losing streak in synchronization war with Microsoft

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Tony Redmond

I spent a good part of 2012 helping Microsoft to defend a law suit in the UK High Court against Motorola Mobility. You’ll recall that Google bought Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion in 2011 with the intention of exploiting the … Continue reading →

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Google flogging a dead horse with Motorola pager patent

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Tony Redmond

For those who follow patent matters, the spat between Google and Microsoft revolving around whether Exchange ActiveSync infringes a Motorola pager patent dating from August 1995 has moved on to Germany, where an associated case is being heard in Mannheim. … Continue reading →

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Google loses ActiveSync patent case in London

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Tony Redmond

On December 23, 2011 Microsoft sued Motorola Mobility in the High Court in London in an action (reference HC11C04536) that eventually came before Mr Justice Arnold on December 3, 2012. I first heard about the case in May when I … Continue reading →

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Sanity slowing coming into focus in patent wars

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Tony Redmond

Patents have been a lucrative source of highly profitable income for the technology companies that have accumulated sizable portfolios over the years. Companies earn income by licensing their patents to other companies or by prosecuting others who are felt to … Continue reading →

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