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Apple's latest patents cover heart rate monitors and hover touch displays
By Michael Rougeau published
Apple may introduce some new tech in its iOS devices in 2014.
Apple's crucial multitouch patent claims confirmed by USPTO
By Farrha Khan published
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has upheld 20 of Apple's patent claims after re-examining the "Steve Jobs patent".
Sign my ebook? Apple could make autographs digital thanks to new patent
By Michael Rougeau published
Apple filed a patent for an app that would allow artists and others to "sign" pieces of digital content.
Apple's pinch-to-zoom patent meets its second end
By Michael Rougeau published
It's looking good for Samsung as the USPTO said the pinch-to-zoom function of touchscreen devices doesn't belong to Apple.
Siri, the travel agent? New Apple trademarks offer clues to her future
By Michael Rougeau published
Recent Apple trademark activity may reveal new Siri features, like her ability to make hotel reservations for you.
Apple rubber-banding patent ruled valid, snaps back into place
By Matt Swider published
Valid, invalid and valid again, Apple's rubber-banding patent lives up to its description in its never ending battle with Samsung.
Apple denied trademark for 'merely descriptive' iPad mini name
By Chris Smith published
Apple's iPad mini doesn't differ enough from its big brother to earn trademark protection, says the USPTO.
Apple, Amazon ordered to powwow before Appstore trademark trial
By Clint Demeritt published
A U.S. judge orders the two tech giants to talk out the infringement suit on March 21 before it goes to trial in the summer.
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