Nokia drops several claims of one patent from its ITC case against HTC -- but Google wants more
http://www.fosspatents.com/2013/03/nokia-drops-several-claims-of-one.html
This article discusses how Nokia has lightened up and dropped several claims again HTC. There were originally 9 claims and now there are only 7. The two that got dropped were:
- "calendar-display apparatus, and associated method, for a mobile terminal"
- "communication network terminal supporting a plurality of applications"
It is also possible that Nokia could limit to even fewer claims but they want to hear more from HTC about their defense. This is all speculation though because the letter is confidential.
This is very interesting given our current landscape with the patent wars. It seems as if Nokia wants to lighten up but I doubt this is for friendly purposes. Instead I feel they believe they can win the case if they have a more focused attack. I would not classify these under patent trolls however, given the longevity of the case.
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIbYnQQTSUI
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIbYnQQTSUI
You made a point to address the idea of patent troll here, and I think it's a borderline call. There may be genuine infringement here, but it seems very minimal if there is any. "Calendar display apparatus" is one? I thought the way they displayed their calendars was fairly inconsequential. I guess I should've known better.
ReplyDeleteNice choice on picking an article off Foss Patents. I use that blog pretty frequently as well. I really like how you've expanded on Nokia v HTC but when you say Nokia needs a more focused attack, what would that include exactly?
ReplyDeletei agree with aaron that nokia might not have dropped those claims because they didn't develop / spend money on its R&D, it might be just a strategic move in the patent litigation. but i guess professional knowledge is needed, more research on this could be done :)
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