Motorola Mobility drops patent claim against Apple

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Motorola Mobility drops patent claim against Apple
Google-owned Motorola Mobility has withdrawn a complaint of patent infringement against Apple, reports Reuters. In a filing with the International Trade Commission (ITC), Motorola said it was dropping without prejudice a complaint that Apple had infringed on seven Motorola patents. The claim can be resubmitted.

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