HTC files countersuit against Apple at ITC

News Wireless United States 13 MEI 2010
HTC files countersuit against Apple at ITC
HTC filed a complaint against Apple with the US International Trade Commission (ITC) to halt the import and sale of the iPhone, iPad and iPod in the US. HTC said the complaint looks to protect its "intellectual property, industry partners, and most importantly customers that use HTC phones". Further details on the allegations in the complaint were not released. In March, Apple filed a lawsuit against HTC for alleged infringement of 20 patents related to the iPhone's user interface, underlying architecture and hardware. The lawsuit was filed also with the ITC and in US District Court in Delaware.

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Wholesale, Handsets, Legislation - Lawsuits

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