Import ban on select Motorola Android

Everything Goes · 19-07-2012, 00:35

It's been a few months since the International Trade Commission affirmed its decision to ban a selection of Motorola's Android portfolio from import, but the ruling will only start in earnest from today. While the ITC mentioned the likes of the Google-powered Atrix, Xoom, Droid 2 -- alongside a whole pile of lesser-known models-- the exclusion covers all Motorola devices that infringe on Microsoft's patents for email-based meeting scheduling. Motorola has stated that it has already been proactive in ensuring its phones remain available in the US -- the ruling won't affect devices already in stock.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/18/i...-starts-today/

Aye Up · 19-07-2012, 01:48

The thing being is most of the devices banned have been or about to be superceded by newer models so it effectively makes the ban redundant.

I long for the day when these stupid patent wars end!

Roush · 19-07-2012, 09:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aye Up

The thing being is most of the devices banned have been or about to be superceded by newer models so it effectively makes the ban redundant.

No, it covers any Motorola mobile device (phones and tablets) that infringes on the said Microsoft patent.

To import any mobile device into the US they will now need to demonstrate that they have either removed the feature or altered the implementation to steer cleer of infringement.

alanwarwic · 19-07-2012, 11:27

I wonder if Microsoft will sue me too?
I've used emails for remote automation for donkey's years.

It's a common tactic.

19-07-2012, 00:35	#1
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	Import ban on select Motorola Android It's been a few months since the International Trade Commission affirmed its decision to ban a selection of Motorola's Android portfolio from import, but the ruling will only start in earnest from today. While the ITC mentioned the likes of the Google-powered Atrix, Xoom, Droid 2 -- alongside a whole pile of lesser-known models-- the exclusion covers all Motorola devices that infringe on Microsoft's patents for email-based meeting scheduling. Motorola has stated that it has already been proactive in ensuring its phones remain available in the US -- the ruling won't affect devices already in stock. http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/18/i...-starts-today/

19-07-2012, 01:48	#2
Aye Up Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: North West Posts: 4,885	The thing being is most of the devices banned have been or about to be superceded by newer models so it effectively makes the ban redundant. I long for the day when these stupid patent wars end!

19-07-2012, 09:42	#3
Roush Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 2,938	Quote: Originally Posted by Aye Up The thing being is most of the devices banned have been or about to be superceded by newer models so it effectively makes the ban redundant. No, it covers any Motorola mobile device (phones and tablets) that infringes on the said Microsoft patent. To import any mobile device into the US they will now need to demonstrate that they have either removed the feature or altered the implementation to steer cleer of infringement.

19-07-2012, 11:27	#4
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	I wonder if Microsoft will sue me too? I've used emails for remote automation for donkey's years. It's a common tactic.

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