With the recent unveiling of the Google Nexus 7 tablet, Nokia has intimated that the product may infringe upon some of the company's patents pertaining to Wi-Fi standards.
After a protracted legal battle, Apple in Nokia last June signed a patent licensing agreement whereby Apple agreed to pay Nokia for the right to use patented Nokia technologies. In addition to ongoing royalties, Apple also agreed to pay Nokia a one time fee.
“We are very pleased to have Apple join the growing number of Nokia licensees,” Nokia CEO Stephen Elop, said at the time. “This settlement demonstrates Nokia’s industry leading patent portfolio and enables us to focus on further licensing opportunities in the mobile communications market.”
Now, a year later, it seems that Nokia may be setting its sights on some new prey.
With the recent unveiling of the Google Nexus 7 tablet, Nokia has intimated that the product may infringe upon some of the company’s patents pertaining to Wi-Fi standards.
Speaking to the Inquirer recently, Nokia said that neither Google or Asus (which manufacturers the tablet) have approached the company about acquiring a licence.
Nokia has more than 40 licensees, mainly for its standards essential patent portfolio, including most of the mobile device manufacturers. Neither Google nor Asus is licensed under our patent portfolio.
Companies who are not yet licensed under our standard essential patents should simply approach us and sign up for a license.
Perhaps a thinly veiled statement suggesting that Google and Asus should try and secure a license before matters get taken into court.
via The Inquirer
