Monday, December 19, 2011

Samsung adds to legal battle with Apple; RIM Announces Delay to Blackberry 10


“Samsung expand patent row with Apple in Germany” by Ju-Min Park of Reuters.com reports Samsung has added 4 patent infringement claims against Apple in their Germany trademark battle. Samsung and Apple have a multi-national battle over accusations that the other has violated trademarks in the production of their phones and tablets. Samsung was somewhat losing as there were bans placed on their tablets. Recently, they have had a substantial victory as a judge rejected Apple’s request to ban Samsung’s Galaxy line in the U.S.


CNNMoney.com’s The Buzz (link is to the video) reports that Research In Motion’s Blackberry 10, their next software update, is delayed until the end of 2012. Research In Motion’s stock has been down about 80% this year and they previously reported that they would not make financial expectations. The latest delay news has many wondering if RIM can survive considering the update is vital to the company. Many are also urging for a change in leadership. RIM has two CEOs and if two CEOs cannot make it work, when some companies are able to survive with one, the dual CEO model is no longer a fit for the company.

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