Nokia requests US inquiry against Apple
Thursday, 31 December 2009
HELSINKI, Dec 30 (AFP): Nokia, the world's biggest mobile phone maker, said yesterday it had asked the US International Trade Commission (ITC) to open an inquiry into alleged infringement of Nokia patents by Apple.
Nokia has already filed a legal case against Apple, which has countersued the Finnish giant, in a fierce battle between the two mobile world titans that has seen a sharp drop in Nokia sales and a rise in Apple's iconic iPhone.
Nokia's complaint focuses on seven Nokia patents and alleges that "Apple infringes Nokia patents in virtually all of its mobile phones, portable music players and computers," Nokia said in a statement.
"These patented technologies are important to Nokia's success as they allow better user experience, lower manufacturing costs, smaller size and longer battery life for Nokia products," the statement said.
Nokia has already filed a legal case against Apple, which has countersued the Finnish giant, in a fierce battle between the two mobile world titans that has seen a sharp drop in Nokia sales and a rise in Apple's iconic iPhone.
Nokia's complaint focuses on seven Nokia patents and alleges that "Apple infringes Nokia patents in virtually all of its mobile phones, portable music players and computers," Nokia said in a statement.
"These patented technologies are important to Nokia's success as they allow better user experience, lower manufacturing costs, smaller size and longer battery life for Nokia products," the statement said.