This case has started because of a complaint from Kodak claiming that the technology used for previewing pictures infringes on Kodak’s patents. In December 2009, the ITC ruled that Samsung camera phones infringed on Kodaks patent.

Kodak has stated that it has made attempts to resolve this issue with both firms for years but has not come to any agreement with Apple and Research in Motion (RIM). Laura Quatela, Kodak’s chief intellectual property officer, told reporters last month. “In light of that, we are taking this action to ensure that we protect the interests of our shareholders and the existing licensees of our technology.”

This could help Kodak greatly if the ruling decides in favour of them and by the sounds of it Apple and RIM if they have been using this technology, then they definitely have infringed on Kodaks patent.

Source: BBC & The Hill

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