[Global Network Technology Reporter Lindy] According to CNBC, on November 15th, Beijing time, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it has launched an investigation into several Apple devices suspected of patent infringement.
The FTC stated in a press release that the probe was initiated following complaints from Aqua Connect and Strategic Technology Partners. The products under scrutiny include various Apple devices such as Macs, iPhones, iPads, iPods, and Apple TVs. This development adds another layer of complexity to Apple's ongoing legal challenges.
Citing Bloomberg News, in early November, Qualcomm filed a new lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of breaching their contract and leaking confidential information to Intel. This latest legal move highlights the escalating tensions between two industry powerhouses.
In addition, Apple recently faced a new patent dispute with an Israeli firm named Corephotonics. The company claims that the dual-camera system in the iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 Plus infringes on its patents related to smartphone camera sensors and optical zoom technology. The case is still pending, and the outcome could have significant implications for Apple’s future product designs.
Corephotonics asserts that Apple violated four of its patents, which were filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in November 2013 and June 2016, respectively. Notably, the iPhone 7 Plus was released in September 2016, raising questions about whether Apple had knowledge of these patents at the time of development.
Apple has a long history of patent-related legal battles. In 2015, the company was found guilty of infringing a patent held by the University of Wisconsin’s licensing department, resulting in a $862 million settlement. Despite Apple’s claims of non-infringement and challenges to the patent’s validity, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejected its review request, reinforcing the strength of the original patent.
Throughout the years, Apple has been involved in numerous lawsuits. It has taken on major tech companies like Qualcomm, while also facing new legal actions with each product launch. The Apple-Qualcomm feud, in particular, has drawn significant attention within the industry. Notably, the last official ITC investigation in August involved Qualcomm and Apple over patent infringement allegations.
The ongoing litigation between Apple and Qualcomm has seen multiple developments:
At one point, Qualcomm was the sole supplier of chip components for Apple’s mobile devices. However, in January 2017, Apple filed a lawsuit against Qualcomm in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, alleging anti-competitive behavior and seeking nearly $1 billion in damages. The dispute eventually led to a split between the two companies.
In January 2017, Apple also filed a lawsuit in the Beijing Intellectual Property Court, claiming that Qualcomm abused its market position and sought compensation of 1 billion yuan. Similar legal actions followed in other countries, including the UK.
In April 2017, Qualcomm responded by filing a defense and counterclaim in the same court, arguing that without its technology, the iPhone would not have achieved its success. This marked a turning point in the legal battle, with both sides actively challenging each other in court.
On May 17, 2017, Qualcomm sued Foxconn’s parent companies, including Hon Hai Precision, Wistron, Compal, and Heshuo, accusing them of facilitating Apple’s alleged patent violations. In response, Apple expressed willingness to support the foundries in their counterclaims against Qualcomm.
In July 2017, Qualcomm filed another lawsuit against Apple, claiming that certain iPhone models infringed six of its patents. It requested the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to issue a “limited exclusion order†targeting iPhones assembled in Asia. A similar lawsuit was also filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, and Qualcomm pursued legal action in Germany as well.
On August 8, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) confirmed it would investigate Qualcomm’s claim that Apple’s iPhone 7/Plus models violated its patents. This further escalated the legal conflict between the two companies.
On October 17, Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf stated that although there was a fierce dispute over patent rights and licensing fees, it was primarily a commercial disagreement. He emphasized that the two companies still had strong ties and expressed hope that they could eventually reconcile and collaborate again.
On November 3, Qualcomm filed yet another lawsuit against Apple, accusing it of breaching their contract and sharing sensitive data with Intel. The situation continues to evolve, with both parties engaged in a high-stakes legal battle.
A few days prior, Mollenkopf warned investors during a conference call that the dispute between Qualcomm and Apple could turn into a prolonged war, indicating that the legal and business conflict may continue for some time.
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