Submission + - Apple Sues Nokia (wsj.com)
wpiman writes: Nokia is suing Apple for iPhone patent infringements.
According to the suit:
"The basic principle in the mobile industry is that those companies who contribute in technology development to establish standards create intellectual property, which others then need to compensate for," said Ilkka Rahnasto, Vice President, Legal & Intellectual Property at Nokia. "Apple is also expected to follow this principle.
Details are sketchy, but this brings up huge implications on the creation of standards. Isn't a standard open for anyone to interface to?
According to the suit:
"The basic principle in the mobile industry is that those companies who contribute in technology development to establish standards create intellectual property, which others then need to compensate for," said Ilkka Rahnasto, Vice President, Legal & Intellectual Property at Nokia. "Apple is also expected to follow this principle.
Details are sketchy, but this brings up huge implications on the creation of standards. Isn't a standard open for anyone to interface to?