Apple #1 Target for Patent Trolls

[j0hnlam]

According to these new findings by patentfreedom.com, Apple has been targeted by patent trolls for violating their patents

. (Lodsys, and most currently Remote Locator Systems)

 

 

 

Now, I know you guys always think Apple is the one who always patent troll but looking at these numbers, Apple is really getting hammered by these lawsuits.

 

So, let's not hate Apple in this thread (ex. "Apple is copying everyone, they deserve to get sued", or "Apple been suing other companies.. now how does it feel?")  but all agree that patent trolls suck and it's terrible for any company to go through. 

 

Credit: macrumors.com

 

Forgot to add the link. For people saying macrumors.com isn't a reputable source. The article they post was sourced by the link below. So yes, it's legit...

https://www.patentfreedom.com/about-npes/pursued/

Edited August 30, 2013 by j0hnlam

[beebskadoo]

Karma.....

[onionring]

it s been proven that apple used another company s creation and patented it before the smaller compagny could effectively stealing the intellectual propriety.

They deserve some lawsuits even if you called the people who got stolen trolls.

The real troll would be some one who patents a square with rounded edges.

[Beskamir]

How is both google and amazon number 10 on the list when they had a different number of total lawsuits?

 

Anways, I think Apple deserves getting sued since they steal other peoples ideas much like onionring pointed out...

[Fetzie]

What comes around goes around...

[Langdon]

I don't feel bad for Apple at all. This is pretty normal in the business world.

[Benjio]

The name "macrumors.com" doesn't make it sound very reliable... just saying...

[Kayn]

This has been happening and will continue to happen. I don't feel sorry for Apple.

[Shrubpig]

They kind of deserve this.

[IPCharger]

The irony is high with this one.

[dyent10]

if it was something specific i wouldnt be mad if they file a patent claim. but a patent for a shape of the device. that is just downright silly

[NinjaStyle013]

They deserve it. Someone sue apple over the rounded edges on your car key.

[peanutsrevenge]

IF it's true, tough.

If you sling it, expect it to be flung back.

However, if it's from MacRumors, then, it's probably lies.

[SubTract]

If they keep trying to patent things like the term "startup" They're going to keep getting them. Its not always necessarily patent trolls either sometimes their patents are just stupid and never should be granted anyway.

[Nicktrance]

This is ironic :lol: