Apple hit by SmartData suit targeting iPhones, Apple TV

Apple hit by SmartData suit targeting iPhones, Apple TV Apple'sApple TV, iPhone, and remote-control app for iOS could be the targets to a new lawsuit alleging that anytime used together, significant products case for nexus 4 infringe even on a patent held by another company.

Switzerland-based technology firm SmartData sued against Apple earlier this week within your Northern District of California, claiming which the trio of merchandise infringe at a patent it holds covering "wireless computing technology."

The suit demands damages, a perpetual injunction against Apple's products, including a trial by jury.

SmartData describes itself as being a "wireless solution provider." Its patent (U.S. Patent No. 7,158,757) is entitled "Modular Computer." SmartData describes becoming a "computer (that) incorporate elements already established inside of the user's surroundings (to illustrate, portable telephone, television)." SmartData filed the patent Wholesale nexus 4 case application at the beginning of 2001, and was issued the patent on January 2, 2007--just a single week before Apple took the wraps off its first iPhone at MacWorld.

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In the suit, SmartData says it attempted to license its patent to Apple in 2004 and that negotiations went through mid-2006 before Apple "ceased communication." SmartData then claims it returned to Apple when real the patent was fully issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, endeavoring to strike a licensing deal, who's says Apple once more would not improve with.

SmartData says Apple continues to infringe across the patent using the products, that when used together be categorized as it described inside of the patent. The seller goes on to point out that Apple was, and stays, "clearly aware" in the infringement.

An Apple representative declined to comment on the suit pending litigation.

(Via Electronista)