On the other side of the Atlantic, we are not kidding with the regulators who are responsible for verifying that all large companies operate in compliance with thelegislationthat they define. Besides, it's the same thing with us in Europe:Apple has just been ordered to pay a heavy fineexceeding a billion euros for favoring his brand to the detriment of smaller companies.
At Donald Trump, it is therefore the FTC which has once again decided to carry out investigations into the strategies implemented by the manufacturer of the iPhone, this time with regard toscreensthat he uses. Some would have thus exceeded the legal framework, by encroaching onpatentsfiled by the Irish firmNeutron.
A trial in preparation?
At the moment, there is no indication that the case could end up being detrimental forApple. However, first hearings aimed at analyzing the defendants' versions will take place in the coming days, with also Sony, Microsoft, LG, Asus, Amazon and Motorola at the helm.
The devices concerned would not only be smartphones, but alsocomputersand components thereof. Unfortunately, we do not know more about the models concerned. No software in the viewfinder therefore, unlike theApple's latest conflict against VirnetX.
Ultimately, the GAFAM concerned could see themselves financially sanctioned, perhaps with damages to be paid to the complainant. The amount would then probably be defined according to the number of products concerned and their large-scale production, if ainfractionis observed. The final results of the investigation are expected in about a month and a half.
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