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US Trade Officials to Investigate Memory Chips in Gadgets from Apple, RIM

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Taking cognizance of a complaint filed by Pennsylvania-based BTG International in July, the U.S. International Trade Commission has announced it will launch a probe into the use of Samsung Nand flash-memory chips in gadgets from Apple, RIM, Sony, etc. BTG International claims that certain Samsung Nand flash-memory chips found in a host of consumer electronics devices, including the iPhone, iPod, MacBook Air, Blackberry Storm, and various Sony camcorders, infringe on five out of its patents. The said patents relate to the storage of multiple bits of information per cell, which appreciably increases the storage capacity of flash memory while keeping it inexpensive. BTG is praying for a ban on the import of all devices containing the Samsung chips at issue.

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avatarUhhg

These stupid fucking law suits are getting to be as bad as malpractice suits for doctors.

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avataryet another company

that went out long long ago.

Oh, the patents are almost expired, let's get some money from new investors and sue!....

These are very old patents that are way way too obscure, like the guy who tried to sue all game makers.

Just lame

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avatarFinally Apple might get bum

Finally Apple might get bum raped.

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avatarAnd I support that, however

And I support that, however I think this patent infringement business has gone out of control and is a huge waste of resources that could be used to improve technology, and make it cheaper.

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