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Apple Triumphs in Patent Battle: Appeals Court Overturns $300 Million Ruling Due to Jury Missteps

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Washington, D.C. — Apple Inc. has successfully avoided a $300 million patent infringement judgment after a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. A three-judge panel vacated both the infringement finding and the damages amount, citing issues with jury instructions and the format of the verdict, highlighting how procedural missteps can significantly alter multimillion-dollar outcomes. In 2020, a jury in Texas concluded that Apple had infringed on certain Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) held by Optis. SEPs are patents that must be licensed to any party wishing to comply with a relevant … Read more

Apple Secures Victory: $300 Million Patent Verdict Overturned in Legal Battle

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SAN JOSE, Calif. — Apple has successfully appealed a jury’s decision that ordered the tech giant to pay $300 million in a patent dispute. This overturning marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battles that have shadowed Apple in its efforts to protect its technology and innovation. The jury previously ruled in favor of the patent holder, a move that had the potential to greatly impact Apple’s finances and, by extension, its future technology developments. However, on appeal, Apple argued that the jury’s findings were not substantiated by sufficient evidence, a claim that the … Read more

Judge Greenlights Class Action Against Apple, Accusing iCloud of Monopolistic Practices

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SAN JOSE, Calif. — A federal judge has allowed a class action lawsuit against Apple to proceed, challenging the company’s practices regarding its iCloud storage service. Consumers allege that Apple’s requirements regarding data backup violate antitrust laws, potentially resulting in inflated costs for users. U.S. District Judge Eumi Lee ruled that plaintiffs had presented enough evidence to support their claims, asserting that Apple has created an unfair monopoly over digital storage solutions. The lawsuit claims that the company forces iPhone users to utilize iCloud for backing up critical data, while limiting the functionality of third-party … Read more

Russia Hits Apple with Fines Over Alleged Breach of Anti-LGBTQ+ Propaganda Regulations

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MOSCOW, Russia — A Moscow court has imposed a substantial fine on tech giant Apple for failing to comply with a controversial law aimed at restricting LGBTQ+ propaganda in the country. This ruling is part of Russia’s broader crackdown on what officials describe as “non-traditional” values, reflecting the government’s increasing efforts to regulate online content. The court ordered Apple to pay 1 million rubles, equivalent to approximately $13,000, as a penalty for breaching these laws. Russian authorities have intensified scrutiny over foreign companies, particularly those in the digital space, which they view as potential conduits … Read more