By Stephen Nellis and Adam JourdanSAN FRANCISCO/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - A Chinese court has ordered a sales ban of some older Apple Inc iPhone models in China for violating two patents of chipmaker Qualcomm Inc, though intellectual property lawyers said enforcement of the ban was likely still a distant threat.The case, brought by Qualcomm, is part of a global patent dispute between the two U.S. companies that includes dozens of lawsuits. It creates uncertainty over Apple's business in one of its biggest markets at a time when concerns over waning demand for new iPhones are battering its shares.Apple said on Monday that all of its phone models remained on sale in mainland China and that it had filed a request for reconsideration with the court, the first step in a long appeal process that could end up at China's Supreme Court. "It's incredibly unlikely, I'd say almost impossible (that Apple would have to stop sales)," said a Beijing-based IP lawyer who is not directly connected with the … [Read more...] about China court bans sales of older iPhone models in Apple-Qualcomm global battle
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Court bans sale of several iPhone models in China
Ian King Bloomberg News Published 4:23 PM EST Dec 10, 2018 Qualcomm Inc. said it won a ruling in China against Apple Inc. that bans the sale of several iPhone models in that country. The Fuzhou Intermediate People’s Court ruled that Apple is infringing two Qualcomm patents and issued injunctions against the sale of the iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X, the San Diego, California-based chipmaker said in a statement Monday. The most recent models introduced in September, the iPhone XS, XR and XS Max, are not covered by the ban. The ruling could potentially affect iPhone sales in the world’s biggest market for smartphones, where the company generates about a fifth of its revenue, and comes at time when demand for Apple’s most important product is slowing. The two U.S. companies are locked in a worldwide dispute over licensing fees that Qualcomm charges for use of technology that the chipmaker says underpins … [Read more...] about Court bans sale of several iPhone models in China
Appeals Court Rules Sale Of Ooltewah Woman’s Home At Back Tax Sale Be Voided Because She Did Not Get Proper Notice
The Tennessee Court of Appeals has ruled that a woman whose Ooltewah home was sold at a back tax sale without her knowledge should get title to the house back. Chancellor Pam Fleenor had dismissed a suit filed by Linda Owens. However, the Appeals Court directed the chancellor to declare the sale of the property to Kenneth Stiner Sr. void. The Appeals Court said Ms. Owens never received proper notice from the county that her house was being sold for unpaid back taxes. Ms. Owens said the first she learned about the sale was when the new "owner" showed up at her house. He had bought the substantial house at 9210 Dexter Lane for $42,000. The Appeals Court noted that the county never sent a notice to 9210 Dexter Lane, but to other nearby addresses - mainly to a vacant lot. The Appeals Court said, "Turning to the record, it is undisputed that Ms. Owens never received personal service. She also never received service by mail because both mailed summonses were returned to the … [Read more...] about Appeals Court Rules Sale Of Ooltewah Woman’s Home At Back Tax Sale Be Voided Because She Did Not Get Proper Notice
Dranoff suit: City’s blocks sale of Victor Building
Jim Walsh Cherry Hill Courier-Post Published 9:55 p.m. UTC Jun 21, 2018 CAMDEN – The owner of the landmark Victor Building has sued the city, contending it is blocking the sale of the downtown property. In the lawsuit, Philadelphia developer Carl Dranoff says he has a binding contract to sell the One Market Street apartment building for $71 million. But the deal requires the transfer of a lucrative property-tax exemption to the would-be buyer – and the city has refused to give its approval, the lawsuit says. The suit says a transfer must be approved by ordinance, but its request has been kept off city council’s agenda. More: Jury confronts puzzle in murder of Camden girl More: Assemblyman Arthur Barclay resigns after arrest for simple assault It contends the city government allows municipal officials “to block access of petitioners to Camden City Council, especially if the petitioner has fallen out of political favor.” A city spokesman could not be … [Read more...] about Dranoff suit: City’s blocks sale of Victor Building
New lawsuit seeks to stop sale of Georgia Washington
Andrew J. Yawn Montgomery Advertiser Published 12:22 p.m. UTC Jun 13, 2018 Another lawsuit seeks to stymie the sale of Georgia Washington Middle School. The new lawsuit, filed June 1 by MPS parent Lovey Ross, seeks a restraining order to prevent the sale. It's not clear how the lawsuit affects the sale. MPS interim-CSFO Brenda Palmer said Tuesday that MPS received the $9.85 million from Pike Road last week and that the money has been deposited into the General Fund. The sale of the school from Montgomery Public Schools to Pike Road, a deal pushed as a budget-saving measure by the state intervention team, has a July 1 consummation deadline. When asked for a reaction to the lawsuit, state superintendent Eric Mackey said he "would like to get out of courts," "Hope springs eternal," Mackey said. The lawsuit follows many of the arguments that the Alabama Education Association's February lawsuit used to oppose the sale and questions the authority of Mackey … [Read more...] about New lawsuit seeks to stop sale of Georgia Washington