Thursday, June 15, 2006
The International Trade Commission has launched a probe into whether Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod digital music player infringes on a Creative Technology Ltd. patent, Creative said.
The probe marks the latest in a string of legal scrapes between Apple and Singapore- based Creative. Earlier in June, Apple filed a second patent infringement lawsuit in the United States against Creative, which itself has filed patent complaints against Apple in a federal court.
Creative Wednesday filed a complaint alleging Apple imported into the United States and sold iPod devices that infringe on Creative's "Zen" patent, which covers the user interface in its Nomad and Zen portable digital media players.
Creative said the case will be referred to Administrative Law Judge Paul Luckern, who will hold hearings and make an initial determination as to whether a violation was committed. The commission typically issues a ruling about 12 months to 15 months after an investigation starts.
By: Docmemory
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