Motorola gets patent ruling against Apple's email services in Germany

The Mannheim Regional Court in Germany issued an injunction this morning against Apple, ruling that certain Apple email services infringed Motorola patent no. EP0847654. The ban is apparently focused on push email features available through Apple's iCloud and MobileMe services. However, unlike a separate ban Apple faced this morning relating to certain Apple 3G devices in Germany (which has now been temporarily suspended), the effect of this ruling will not be felt immediately. Namely, Motorola will have to expressly seek enforcement of the injunction, after posting a bond of 100 million euros. It's also very likely Apple will appeal this decision, which could further delay the administratio... »read more

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