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Submitted by -Mezzo- 264d ago | news

Google Has Had Enough: Files Lawsuit To Ban Multiple Apple Products

AndroidPit - I knew this day would come. I can’t say that I hoped for it, but in all honesty, it was inevitable. Apple has been very busy lately in doing all it can to ban as many Android devices as it can, and HTC, Samsung, and Motorola have all recently got a small taste of the Apple juice lately. But something has changed: Google now owns Motorola, and aren’t wasting any time in defending their new acquisition, as they are now seeking a sales ban on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers in the US. This time, it’s personal, and contains a twist that could potentially make this particular lawsuit a very dangerous one for Apple. (Apple, Google, Industry)

-Mezzo-  +   265d ago
I'd say, about time.
adorie  +   264d ago
I will be watching this one with actual attention.

Samsung VS. Apple was interesting, but this one will be edge of your seat.
CarlosX360  +   263d ago
Yeah, and which phones will be banned? Hopefully, it's not any one of Google's phones... Then Apple will just have a bigger problem in their hands.
brich233  +   264d ago
THis is already settled. ANd this article is 10 days old. Look here for follow up. http://www.androidpit.com/a...
adorie  +   263d ago
Hi.

"Keep in mind that the deal only applies to Germany so far, and that Google’s attempted sales ban on Apple products in the US has no direct link to this licensing deal"
Kaneda  +   263d ago
Aug 29th.. Apple agreed with Motorola licensing deal.. back to work people!
LOL_WUT  +   265d ago
It's just going to fail why bother? Apple has been on fire lately i'm sure they'll gladly accept the challenge.
fatstarr  +   264d ago
Google actually has real weapons to attack with.
tachy0n  +   263d ago
If this comes to trial, Apple could really have its hands full, and might even be forced to rely on Microsoft for backup.

Google has all phone manufacturers to back them up!

LOL LOL LOL Crapple is done!! xDDD
Lelldorianx  +   263d ago
Why would Microsoft reinforce Apple? I can't foresee any advantageous result in such discourse for Microsoft.
tachy0n  +   263d ago
@Lelldorianx

Read the article?
krazykombatant  +   263d ago
Nice to see you holding back the tears with you chocking on apples **** and all.
fatstarr  +   264d ago
Karma
Justice

hopefully this goes well and apple feels the heat.

if they can win a patent war over some bs circles and shapes then google has won this already.

hopefully this brings upon the end :D
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Shadow Flare  +   263d ago
Apple has no excuse this time. Hopefully apple will lose. Hopefully google have more evidence to use against apple. Apple have now even copied the design of the USB connector from samsung, it's so clear it's disgusting.

http://static5.businessinsi...

Apple needs to die
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aaronon  +   263d ago
@Shadow Flare . . .you do realise that's a 2007 Apple cable (that's been with iPods, and iPads, and iPhones for years). . . .and a 2010 Samsung cable that came with the Galaxy tab?
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Shadow Flare  +   263d ago
Samsung are perfect. Apple must have copied samsung from the past. It is an impossibilty that samsung copied apple. Apple are evil. Android is the best.
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Software_Lover  +   264d ago
Cant we all just get along!!!!!!

*somewhere Rodney King is turning in his grave*
aiBreeze  +   263d ago
Tbh I think it's about time Apple get a taste of their own medicine but in all fairness and honesty, this is getting beyond ridiculous. The verdict should be that every one of the manufacturers should all have to pay $5 billion each for wasting everyone's time and making a mockery of the justice system and then donate all the money to different charities.
pandehz  +   263d ago
and some of it to me
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SJIND  +   263d ago
What I hope Google do if they win is force Apple to agree to lift bans on Android products
and stop suing Samsung, HTC, Motorola etc... I doubt it though.
Well now! Where is my popcorn??? things getting interesting.
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rainslacker  +   263d ago
They could be asked to lift the bans, but they can't be compelled to stop lawsuits against other companies by the courts as that is illegal. The decision itself could be used in those cases depending on what exactly the complaints are however. They could come to an agreement to stop any litigation against those companies with current suits, but it wouldn't be ordered by the courts and they would be free to re-sue.
--Onilink--  +   263d ago
its not like i want to defend apple, but why is the samsung case being treated like Apple vs "the little guy". Samsung is a big ass company who knew what they were doing and violated patents.

Sure, its absurd the amount of things apple has patented, but its not really Apple's fault the US patent system is crap and you can patent the most general stuff.

Think about it, if Apple(or any other company) didnt patent the crap out of everything they do, whats there to stop any random company to file that patent and sue them?

If there is anything wrong in all of this, its the current patent system
hellvaguy  +   263d ago
And theres always big businesses willing to exploit loopholes in any system. Even if it means bankruptcy the little guy over frivilous law suits.
CYBERHATER  +   263d ago
I hope Apple Juice squirts everywhere!!!!
ziggurcat  +   263d ago
there's a whole lot of butthurt android/PC fanboys in here...
iamgoatman  +   263d ago
I'd rather be a "butthurt andriod/PC fanboy" any day of the week instead of an Apple fan, because then I wouldn't be an ill-informed tool.
--Onilink--  +   263d ago
or..... maybe you dont have to get attached to brands like they were some sort of religion. Its just a product, you buy whatever you like and dont give a shit what other people do with their money.
ziggurcat  +   263d ago
ill-informed of what, exactly?
adorie  +   263d ago
ill-informed of quality under the pretty aesthetics.
iamgoatman  +   263d ago
@--Onilink--

You're absolutely right, and I'm not. I literally couldn't give a damn what he buys. But labeling anyone who supports action against Apples patent trolling a "butthurt andriod/PC fanboy" is ridiculous, but I'd still rather be one than some magpie, won over by shiny plastic and a piece of fruit on any old piece of junk.

Ideally these patent wars should just stop altogether. All the companies involved are pathetic, some are worst than others though. I don't like Google either, but if Apple continue to think they can do whatever they want, then more power to anyone says otherwise.
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thebudgetgamer  +   263d ago
Google and Apple are conducting secret patent settlement talks.
http://news.yahoo.com/reute...
evil_element  +   263d ago
Funny how google had no patents to hit anyone with before their mass buyouts of companies.

They bought out Motorola not because of their fanbase, tech, business workings, design or history but for their patents. They stripped the company of everything good and took what they wanted.

At least Apple patents were created and not bought.
OmniSlashPT  +   263d ago
But remember, Apple is the bad guy and Samsung and Google are the saviors. Atleast that's what the internet thinks lmao
hellvaguy  +   263d ago
Sometimes you gotta fight fire with fire. Apple wants to play dirty, then they get it thrown right back in thier face. Thats Kharma.
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rainslacker  +   263d ago
It doesn't matter. Google brought these companies because they had something of value to them. In this case they have every right to sue to protect their patents. It doesn't really matter which company officially created the original patent, as patents can be bought and transferred.
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evil_element  +   263d ago
Ha Google sue for the rights. Google don't create or innovate products. They just seem to be a company hell bent on becoming the worlds largest advertisement business.

Give it to Apple for being passionate about their products from designing to selling them to their customers. Google don't put time or love into anything they do, just reap the money for their investors pockets.

Why is everyone using Kharma catch phrase? How many people here are even Buddhists?
rainslacker  +   263d ago
You should reread the comment. Like I said it doesn't matter if Google created the original patent or not. They now own it, and they have every right to protect what they own.

Regardless of whether or not Apple is passionate or not, if they infringed on the patent they could be held liable. If Apple was truly passionate as you say, then they would have done what they should have done in the first place and obtained the rights to use that technology.
Nice!!
KMCROC54  +   263d ago
I say Apple & MS buy Google, it pantents . then dismantle the google brand then jointly own all patents. Fk GOOGLE.
evil_element  +   263d ago
That's sounds like the best plan I have yet. Take out the worlds largest advertisement company.

How do Google users sleep when their identity as a human is slipping away? Being sold to multinational companies for their marketing campaigns or governments. No privacy or privacy? Freedom but at what price?

Google will soon even know what tooth paste you use before you go to bed.
adorie  +   263d ago
element, does apple pay you?

all these corporations don't give the slightest shit about you or your family, they care about your money.

they step all over the laws and exploit loopholes in anything that can be.

what is with you and your corporate cheerleading?

you think Apple cares about your privacy? lol.

the people of the world grow more sheep by the day and become free mouth pieces for these companies.

edit: SMGDH
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iamgoatman  +   263d ago
Yeah, 2 companies no better than the 3rd should buy it! Then everything will work out just fine... /s
ScubaSteve1  +   263d ago
doesnt google own the rights to flip phones now
KMCROC54  +   263d ago
thinks so but how many flip-phones are out now or for that matter who do you know that has one.
TABSF  +   263d ago
Common pattern with Apple

Windows destroyed Mac
Android is destroying iOS

Apple like to brag a lot and rip people off a lot.
Kurylo3d  +   261d ago
Problem with apple is want to be in control of every little thing. Android is better just because your able to install any app you want on it. Apple is greedy and wants money for everything. If you want something you have to get it through there store so they can get 30%... not to mention that developers have to pay apple and buy an apple computer as well... just to develop an app for ios.

And of course the other problem with apple is that if they screw something up its the other persons fault. "Flash is bad"... of course it works on your competitors devices, but you wanna look for a scape goat. Loved that iphone that you had to turn a certain way in order to get reception... that one was beautiful when they blamed people for holding it hte wrong way lol.

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