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Apple Takes Legal Action Against Former Employee and Chinese Firms Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft

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Cupertino, California — Apple has initiated legal action against former employee Chen Shi and two companies, OPPO and InnoPeak Technology, accusing them of misappropriating trade secrets. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday, alleges that Shi conspired to steal sensitive information related to the Apple Watch and pass it on to his new employers. OPPO, a well-known Chinese technology firm, specializes in a variety of consumer electronics including smartphones and smartwatches. InnoPeak Technology, based in California, focuses on innovative research in smartphone technologies. Apple claims that Shi’s actions have compromised its proprietary information, posing a risk to … Read more

Apple Dodges $300 Million Legal Bullet as Appeals Court Overturns Patent Infringement Ruling Over Jury Errors

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Washington, D.C. — Apple has successfully challenged a $300 million patent infringement ruling, with a federal appeals court vacating both the infringement finding and damages awarded against the tech giant. This decision highlights the substantial consequences that can arise from procedural missteps in legal proceedings, particularly in high-stakes patent cases. In a 2020 ruling, a Texas jury concluded that Apple had violated several Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) held by Optis. These patents are crucial because they must be licensed on terms that are “fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory” (FRAND) to those wanting to adhere to the … Read more

Apple Triumphs in Appeals Court: $300 Million Patent Ruling Overturned in Ongoing Legal Battle with Optis Wireless

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A U.S. appeals court has ruled in favor of Apple, overturning a $300 million jury award linked to a patent dispute with Texas-based Optis Wireless Technology. The decision underscores the ongoing challenges and complexities surrounding patent litigation in the tech industry. The case began in 2019 when Optis, alongside its affiliates, accused Apple of infringing upon its wireless standard-essential patents, which are vital for mobile technology standards like LTE. A jury initially sided with Optis in 2020, awarding the company $506 million in damages. However, U.S. District Judge Rodney Gilstrap later deemed that trial’s outcome … Read more

Apple Settles Siri Eavesdropping Lawsuit: Users Eligible for Payouts Amid Privacy Concerns

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Apple users in the U.S. who believe they experienced unauthorized activation of Siri may soon benefit from a $95 million settlement stemming from a class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit, initiated in 2019, alleged that Siri, the tech giant’s virtual assistant, inadvertently recorded private conversations without user consent, even without activation from the trigger phrase “Hey, Siri.” The accusations claim that these recordings were sometimes shared with advertisers, who might then use the data to target specific products to susceptible consumers. Despite the serious allegations, Apple maintains that its practices regarding user privacy have always been stringent … Read more