Title: Ericsson takes Apple fight over iPhone and iPads to
Europe
Summary:
This article is about how Ericsson
has brought its fight with Apple over licensing to Europe, launching
new lawsuits in the UK, Germany and the Netherlands. The two media conglomerates are locked in
battle in the United States, where Ericsson is seeking to block the sale of
Apple’s iPhone and iPad over alleged patent infringement after licensing
agreements expired. The Swedish telecoms pioneer said it had offered to enter
into arbitration with Apple to reach a global licensing agreement for its
patents, but that offer had now expired.
Facts/Phrases:
Ø “Apple
continues to profit from Ericsson’s technology without having a valid licence
in place,” said Kasim Alfalahi, chief intellectual property officer for
Ericsson.
Ø The
new and existing lawsuits relate to 2G, 3G and 4G patents, as well as other
wireless communications systems, TV streaming and access to apps on phones.
Ø Analysts
have predicted it could cost Apple between $250m and $750m annually should the
courts side with Ericsson over whether Ericsson’s patent royalty demands were
fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory given the fundamental nature of the
technology for mobile devices.
Ø Ericsson’s
35,000-plus intellectual property portfolio was estimated to be worth $1.18bn
in 2014. The company has over 100 patent licensing agreements with mobile
technology companies and is the largest manufacturer of network equipment.
Ø Last
year, Samsung agreed to pay Ericsson $650m along with years of royalties to end
a licence dispute.
Opinion:
In my opinion, this article shows
how two media conglomerates locked in battle can seem so simple yet so distant.
It shows that media conglomerates also have disputes and can be faced with
difficulties.
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