Apple sues Unova for patent infringement
updated 06:25 pm EST, Sat January 25, 2003
Apple has filed a lawsuit accusing hand-held scanner maker Unova of without permission, according to Bloomberg:
"Unova's Intermec unit is using the patented technology in software and scanners that are hand-held or mounted on vehicles and used by delivery people or warehouse workers, Apple claims. The suit seeks to bar Unova and Intermec from selling machines and software that rely on Apple's innovations, including those related to data transmission and the voltage on circuit boards."Apple's suit is the latest chapter in a fight over technology between the two companies as Unova sued Apple and other computer makers last May, claiming infringement of a patented invention to monitor use and recharging of portable computer batteries. Unova has collected at least $150 million in legal settlements from laptop makers over the 'smart battery' patent."
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These lawsuits are frivilous. All an attempt to keep the stocks up and make money. It's all about the little things to these small companies. Also like the SBC International Patent that has been circling around. I hope people can at least get their patents planned out instead of chasing others for no reason.