110 posts and columns on Germany

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German Court Backs Motorola’s Injunction Against Microsoft

in News on May 2 at 6:30 am PT

A German court Wednesday upheld Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc.’s request for an injunction to halt sales of Microsoft Corp. products, including Windows 7 and Xbox 360, over alleged patent violation, the latest twist in a case that has spanned courtrooms across the Atlantic.

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SAP Backs Outlook as Profit Rises

in Enterprise on April 25 at 8:58 am PT

SAP AG Wednesday reiterated its outlook for double-digit revenue growth in the full year as the world’s largest business-management software maker reported a 10 percent rise in net profit despite weak sales in North America and some European markets.

Updated S-1: Facebook’s Yearly Revenue Growth Up 45 Percent, But Down Six Percent From Last Quarter

in News on April 23 at 12:13 pm PT

Will the new results cause investors to worry?
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Apple: We Plan to Appeal German iCloud Ruling [Updated]

in Mobile on April 13 at 8:45 am PT

Verdammt! Motorola wins a second injunction against Apple’s iCloud push notifications in Germany.
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News Byte

Spotify Heads to Germany

in Media on March 12 at 8:18 am PT

Spotify will get access to a major new market tomorrow, when it opens for business in Germany. Like last year’s move into the U.S., the streaming music service will find several competitors waiting for it, including Simfy and Rhapsody (via its Napster purchase). Spotify will use the same pricing plan it offers in the rest of Europe: Limited free access and a 10-euro-per-month plan for unlimited and mobile service.

German Court Tosses Pair of Apple, Samsung Suits

in News on March 2 at 7:38 am PT

Two down, ∞ to go.
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Game of Phones: Apple’s Legions Strike Blow Against Motorola Defenses

in Mobile on March 1 at 10:50 am PT

Another victory for Apple in its interminable legal battle with Motorola Mobility.
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Motorola Mobility Begins Reality Distortion Field Tests in Germany

in Mobile on February 27 at 4:30 pm PT

Spinning victory from the jaws of defeat.
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German Court Blocks Motorola’s iPhone Injunction

in News on February 27 at 8:42 am PT

Motorola Mobility suffers a nasty setback for its ongoing patent battle with Apple.
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Apple: All iPad and iPhone Models Will Be Back on Sale Online in Germany Shortly

in Mobile on February 3 at 8:00 am PT

That was fast.
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Rhapsody Arrives in U.K. and Germany Via Napster Deal

Apple Escalates Android Attack, Fires at Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus

in Mobile, January 20, 2012 at 11:05 am PT

Apple Seeks Ban on Samsung Smartphones in Germany

in Mobile, January 17, 2012 at 8:15 am PT

eBay Acquires Invoicing Company in Germany

Flush With Cash, T-Mobile’s Future Still Very Much Up in the Air

in Mobile, December 19, 2011 at 3:44 pm PT

Apple: Motorola Patent Win Won’t Keep iPhones From German Holiday Shoppers

in News, December 9, 2011 at 9:20 am PT

Whoops, HP Just Bought Another Company

in News, December 6, 2011 at 6:22 am PT

Apple Wants Galaxy Tab 10.1N Banned, Too

Google Buys Germany’s DailyDeal for Its Daily Deals (Duh)

Samsung Battles Galaxy Tab Ban in Germany

in News, September 13, 2011 at 1:32 pm PT

Apple Wins German Ban on Samsung Galaxy Tab

in News, September 9, 2011 at 8:10 am PT

Exclusive: Groupon’s Mason Tells Troops in Feisty Internal Memo: “It Looks Good.”

in Commerce, August 25, 2011 at 3:02 pm PT

European Galaxy Tab Injunction Partially Lifted

in News, August 16, 2011 at 7:50 am PT

SAP Guidance Lifts Shares

in Enterprise, July 26, 2011 at 2:33 pm PT

Pinger Brings Free Text Message App to Europe