Apple Files Countersuit Against Creative

Lawyers Rejoice As Creative and Apple Feed The Litigation Economy Apple Computer filed a countersuit against Creative claiming that the Singapore based concern infringed on four of their iPod user-interface patents. The suit was filed in response to a similar allegation against Apple by Creative that was made this week. Creative is seeking damages and the suspension of iPod sales in the US. With Creative’s founder and CEO, Sim...

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RIAA Sues XM Over New Inno Device

Three words: massive wholesale infringement Just like we predicted when XM Satellite Radio announced their new Inno portable satellite radio with TiVo-like functionality, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is suing XM for “massive wholesale infringement.” The RIAA filed suit on May 16th on behalf of the four major labels, Universal, SonyBMG, Warner Music and EMI, who are seeking damages of $150,000 per...

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