Apple Faces iPod, iTunes Patent Suits

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The HavoX
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Apple Faces iPod, iTunes Patent Suits

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Patent lawsuits have been filed against Apple Latest News about Apple by two separate companies claiming that Apple has violated patents related to the iPod and the iTunes music store.

Advanced Audio Devices, based in Chicago, is alleging that the iPod digital music device infringes on one of the company's patents covering a "music jukebox."

Hong Kong-based Pat-rights has filed a suit focusing on Apple's digital rights management (DRM) technology, claiming its patent is being violated by the company.
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Don Carlos
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Post by Don Carlos »

it was only a matter of time...
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Post by SplishSplash »

Don Carlos wrote:it was only a matter of time...
true. If someone makes money, a moocher usually isn't very far. Surprised this hasn't happened earlier.
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Post by o'dium »

my grandad ate an apple when he was 4, therefore he copyrighted the "apple", he just sent me a text message from the grave saying i have to go after these bastards...
Tormentius
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Post by Tormentius »

If those wankers win there will be a huge amount of lawsuits launched over vaguely patented ideas. The consumer would be the ones who would lose the most.
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Hey! j00 stole LRCTF from the Q2 mod! Vile scum! :D
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I'll add my input to the thread: I own you completely, fat fucks.
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Post by Canis »

If they go after Apple they've got to go after Dell, Creative, and the rest of them for having "music jukebox" ideas...
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Post by 4g3nt_Smith »

rep wrote:I'll add my input to the thread: I own you completely, fat fucks.
Stupid fucker, way to try to turn a serious thread into a cunt fest. I really hope someone takes note of your lack of intelligence and decides to end our misery and ban you. Again.
The HavoX
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Post by The HavoX »

rep wrote:I'll add my input to the thread: I own you completely, fat fucks.
I take it you didn't read my sig.

Even if you did... you'd better get back to the lamer herd, you infamous fucked-up assclown. You just got owned.
Tormentius
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Post by Tormentius »

riddla wrote:
Tormentius wrote:...there will be a huge amount of lawsuits launched over vaguely patented ideas. The consumer would be the ones who would lose the most.
welcome to reality. this is how it works daily.
I'm well aware of that. Patent law, epsecially in the US, is a joke and needs to be revised.
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