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    Oracle claims Google didn't say anything about bringing Android apps to desktops and laptops

    Oracle is looking for a new straw to pull in their fight against Google. The company says Google never mentioned to Oracle any plans to port Android apps to laptops and desktops via Chrome OS. Google says they did, and even supplied information about the Android Runtime for Chrome component...
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    Recent Google patent shows Google Glass using AAA batteries

    A recent patent filing with the Untied States shows a photo of Google Glass running on AAA batteries. It's unclear if Google designed this just for the patent, or if they actually plan on using it in their upcoming version of Google Glass
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    Oracle says they presented confidential Google information in accordance with the law

    Google requested to file sanctions on an Oracle attorney who disclosed confidential information regarding deals Google had with companies like Apple. Oracle is now fighting back, saying that their attorney presented the information in accordance with the court laws and as guided by the...
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    Google patents system to use drones in meetings

    Google has patented a system for a quadcopter drone that has a display attached. The drone's primary focus is to allow for teleconference meeting attendees to have a more dynamic presence at the meeting instead of having to be in a stationary position.
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    Apple has major designers on their side in patent fight against Samsung

    A group of major designers, including Calvin Klein, designers from Bentley Motors, and more, have filed a joint friend of the court statement in support of Apple. Their argument is that the design of products are important because it gives the brand a distinct identity, and someone ripping that...
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    Samsung patent shows what its future wireless chargers could look like

    A new Samsung patent has come to light, revealing what the company's wireless chargers may look like. The images and descriptions highlight a tall pedestal which a smartwatch can wrap around with a smartphone placed on top - charging both devices at once. There is no indication that this design...
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    Samsung slaps Huawei with a patent infringement lawsuit of its own

    After Huawei filed patent infringement lawsuits against Samsung in China and the US for using its 4G technology, Samsung has countered with multiple lawsuits against Huawei for infringement on six of its patents. The details of Samsung's patents have yet to be disclosed.
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    A new Samsung patent shows they want to use ‘artificial muscle’ for their flexible smartphones

    Making a display that can bend and flex is only one hurdle of the foldable and flexible smartphone. There also needs to be a flexible image processing board and Samsung wants to use this ‘artificial muscle’ to connect at least two plates that are configured to be deformed.
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    Qualcomm to face $900 million fine in South Korea for overcharging on patent fees

    The Fair Trade Commission in South Korea is planning to fine Qualcomm 1 trillion won ($900 million USD) for excessive patent licensing fees. According to the Fair Trade Commission, Qualcomm's licensing fees have been based on the cost of the phones they are used in rather than the chips that the...
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    US Supreme Court to hear Samsung's appeal on the Apple v. Samsung final damages ruling on October 11

    The Apple v. Samsung case will be taken to the US Supreme Court on October 11. Samsung will have the opportunity to appeal the $548 million in damages that it has already paid to Apple after losing the patent dispute case a few year ago. Samsung claims that the ruling was excessive since the...
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    Samsung patents color splitter method to improve low light camera performance

    Samsung has another interesting patent filed. The patent details a color splitter that uses a technique which maximizes the amount of light that can get into a camera lens. This would make for even better improvements to low-light camera performance.
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    Huawei sues Samsung for patent infringement

    Huawei is suing Samsung for infringing on a patent. The patent in question is unknown, but Huawei wants $12 million as compensation. Huawei reportedly examined the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge after purchasing them to come to their conclusion.
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    Huawei files patent complaint against T-Mobile USA for infringing upon 4G licensing

    Huawei has filed a patent licensing complaint against T-Mobile USA due to the carrier "refusing to license 14 of its 4G patents." Huawei may be using this as a tactic to either leverage T-Mobile into a long term agreement, or as leverage in an ongoing court case regarding phone-testing robots.
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    Huawei is suing T-Mobile over 4G patents

    Huawei has filed a lawsuit with T-Mobile over the carrier's unlicensed usage of 4G patents. 14 patents in question are being used, and Huawei only wants the courts to rule that Huawei attempted to license patents at fair and reasonable prices before having taken this action.
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    Apple patents wrap-around display and augmented reality features

    Apple has been granted new patents today. They've been issued a patent for a smartphone with a display that wraps around the rear of the phone's body through the use of a curved display. Another patent is for an augmented reality system that can display information about whatever you're...
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    Huawei claims Samsung infringes on their patents, files multiple lawsuits

    In a first for the Chinese-based handset maker, Huawei has filed a lawsuit against Samsung in both the United States as well as China. Huawei is accusing Samsung is infringing on their patents for unlicensed use of fourth-generation (4G) cellular communications technology, operating systems and...
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    Google's latest self-driving car idea will stick pedestrians to the hood of a car in accidents

    Google has a very interesting idea for their self-driving car. While they think the cars will be very safe, they have to prepare for the inevitable accidents. The latest patent deals with potential accidents with pedestrians. If the car hits a pedestrian at a forceful enough speed, an adhesive...
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    Creative wants US bans on smartphones by BlackBerry, HTC, LG, Lenovo/Motorola, Samsung, Sony and ZTE

    Creative is suing 7 major smartphone manufacturers. They have filed a complaint with the US ITC to ask for injunctions on smartphone sales from BlackBerry, HTC, LG, Lenovo/Motorola, Samsung, Sony and ZTE. The company is suing for infringement of a patent they own related to hierarchical menu...
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    Google and Honeywell end their patent dispute over Nest

    Honeywell wasn't happy with Nest as it felt the company had violated their patents back in 2012. However, the two companies have both agreed upon a "long-term patent cross-license agreement" that ends the dispute Honeywell has had all these years.
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    Samsung and NVIDIA settle patent dispute

    Samsung and NVIDIA have come to terms on a settlement in a lawsuit over GPU patents. The settlement comes just before the court was set to make a decision on the case. This ensures NVIDIA won't have to suffer a distribution ban while the case is ongoing.
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    Samsung's smart contact lenses patent includes an embedded camera

    Who would have guessed it? Samsung is also working on smart contact lenses. A new patent for the technology has turned up. Samsung isn't the first known to be working on the tech, but they are thinking about some interesting things such as embedding a camera into the lens, as well as a tiny...
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    GoPro and Microsoft agree to patent licensing deal

    GoPro had a rough year in 2015: their new product launches failed to attract excitement, they slashed pricing, and still sold less than expected. As the company looks to revamp their software they're also trying to generate new revenue streams. One of these was just announced: a patent license...
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    Samsung's latest patent details a smart watch that can recognize you by your veins

    Samsung's latest smart watch could have some pretty interesting tech in it. Their latest patent details a biometric authentication feature that could use your veins to identify you and grant access to your watch (or something else).
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    Samsung files patent for whispered voice recognition

    Samsung has filed a patent in South Korea which indicates that the company may be working on a new voice recognition feature which would allow its phones to recognize whispers.
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    Google is Auctioning Off Over 200 Battery Patents it Obtained from Motorola

    Google has told us that the only reason why they acquired Motorola was for the patents they owned. They've already sold off the product part of the company and now they are getting rid of battery patents that they don't feel they have any use for.
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