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German Court Backs Motorola’s Injunction Against Microsoft

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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Broadcom Scores Permanent Injunction Against Emulex

The tentative ban Broadcom won against Emulex earlier this month is now permanent. The chipmaker said today that a federal court made permanent an injunction that prevents Emulex from selling controller chips that were found to infringe two Broadcom patents. Emulex’s BladeEngine2 and BladeEngine3 Ethernet controllers and Lancer chips are among the affected products. Under the terms of the ruling Emulex can continue to sell those products for another 13 – 15 months to customers who have already ordered them, but it must pay Broadcom a 9 percent royalty.

Motorola Mobility Begins Reality Distortion Field Tests in Germany

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

Motorola Mobility suffers a nasty setback for its ongoing patent battle with Apple.
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Apple: Motorola Patent Win Won’t Keep iPhones From German Holiday Shoppers

“Holiday shoppers in Germany should have no problem finding the iPad or iPhone they want.”
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The Yahoo Lawsuits Begin: Put the Non-Blabby Deals in Your PIPE and Smoke It

Well, that didn’t take long, did it?
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Apple Wins German Ban on Samsung Galaxy Tab

Another victory for Apple in its patent battle with Samsung.
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Apple Strikes Another Blow Against Samsung

Apple has won an injunction against sales of Samsung’s Galaxy S, Galaxy S II and Ace smartphones across the European Union.
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Apple Sues Motorola Over Xoom Design

Apple legal’s been busy in Europe.
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LG Announces Customs Agent Chaos For PS3

LG Electronics has made good on its threat to block the import of PlayStation 3 consoles into Europe. The Guardian reports that the Hague has granted LG a preliminary injunction against Sony, which it claims has unfairly built some of its patented Blu-Ray technology into the product.

Pirate Bay Runs Aground, Again

Judge: RealDVD Antitrust Case Real Stupid

Nokia Sues Apple

Skype: A $1.9 Billion Legal Nightmare

Facebook Breaks Even