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Tesla being sued for $2 billion for patent infringement

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 2 May 2018

The electric car company is being sued by a hydrogen-powered truck startup. FULL STORY >

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Google addressing copyright infringement in Image Search

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 19 February 2018

Following a recent dispute with Getty Images over copyright infringement, Google is refining its Image Search. FULL STORY >

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Qualcomm attempting to ban sale of iPhone X by select US carriers

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 1 December 2017

The pair's legal battle shows no signs of abating, with Qualcomm looking to ban the sale of iPhone X devices by AT&T and T-Mobile in the US. FULL STORY >

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Apple being sued by Japanese company over Animoji

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 23 October 2017

The animated emojis shown on the iPhone X may need a new name, following a Japanese company's recent lawsuit against Apple. FULL STORY >

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Andy Rubin's Essential trademark being accused of infringement

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 5 June 2017

The Android co-founder's new company and smartphone may have hit a bump in the road. FULL STORY >

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Beijing IP Bureau reportedly bans iPhone 6 sales in China's capital

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 20 June 2016

According to reports, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus too closely resemble a 5.5" Android device launched two years ago by Chinese company Shenzhen Baili. FULL STORY >

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A synopsis of IP infringements surrounding major sporting events and solutions thereto

By Staff Writer 22 September 2015

South Africa is a sporting nation with passionate fans who support their teams both in and outside the sporting arena FULL STORY >

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Anti piracy organisations set sights on Switzerland

By Ryan Noik 26 November 2013

Switzerland has found itself in anti-piracy organisations’ crosshairs, with several groups criticising that country’s approach to copyright infringement. FULL STORY >

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RIM found guilty of patent infringement

By Ryan Noik 16 July 2012

Research in Motion has been ordered to pay a substantial $147 million in damages to Mformation Technologies, after a court ruled that the BlackBerry maker had infringed on its patents. FULL STORY >

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Kodak files patent infringement lawsuit against Fujifilm

By Hanleigh Daniels 16 January 2012

Kodak alleges patent infringement and sues Fujifilm amid reports that it will be filing for bankruptcy. FULL STORY >

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Apple vs. Samsung - The latest Down Under

By Hanleigh Daniels 15 November 2011

The latest in the Apple vs. Samsung legal saga sees the court Down Under agreeing to hear Samsung's iPhone 4S ban case in March next year. FULL STORY >

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Motorola hits back at Microsoft

By Hanleigh Daniels 11 November 2010

Motorola countersues Microsoft over patent infringement. FULL STORY >

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Apple sues Motorola

By Hanleigh Daniels 1 November 2010

Apple is suing Motorola over alleged patent violations regarding its popular Android-powered smartphones. FULL STORY >

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Microsoft takes Motorola to court

By Hanleigh Daniels 4 October 2010

Microsoft is taking Motorola to court over an alleged infringement of nine patents concerning Android-powered smartphones. FULL STORY >

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