$10M Says Apple Can Use Burst Patents
November 25th, 2007 at 2:00 PM - News by Jeff Gamet
Apple and Burst finally settled their two-year long patent infringement battle. Apple got a non-exclusive license for Burstis patent portfolio, and Burst got a check for US$10 million.
Burst originally filed a lawsuit against Apple claiming the company was infringing on its patents with technology used in the iPod, QuickTime, iTunes, and the iTunes Store. Earlier in November 14, of the 36 claims were thrown out leaving 22 claims for Burst to pursue in court sometime in 2008.
Burstis legal fees in the case, however, will eat into the settlement Apple is paying. About $5.4 million of the $10 million will be used to cover the companyis legal costs.
Apple isnit the first company Burst has sued over patent infringement. The company previously went after Microsoft which ultimately led to a $60 million lump sum license settlement from the Redmond company.
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