Facebook calls out employers asking for user info - Facebook responded to reports that some employers are asking users for their Facebook accounts in order to view private profiles. Facebook Chief Privacy Officer Erin Egan said this practice may lead to legal liability and the company will … Continue reading →
Canadian telecommunications company Mitel Networks is suing Facebook over patents for “pro-active features for telephony” and an “automatic web page generator,” according to a filing. The challenge comes a week after Yahoo filed suit over 10 patents it claims the social network violated. These … Continue reading →
Gowalla closes down – Gowalla officially shut down its location-based service this week. The company was acquired by Facebook for its talent in December. Facebook honored by GLAAD – Facebook is set to receive a special recognition award at the Gay & … Continue reading →
Yahoo has decided to sue Facebook over patent infringement, filing a 19-page lawsuit in San Jose federal court today. The suit concerns 10 patents Yahoo holds related to advertising, privacy, customization, messaging and social networking. Last week Yahoo threatened to … Continue reading →
Yahoo claims Facebook is infringing on 10 to 20 of its patents and threatens a lawsuit against the social network if it doesn’t agree to pay licensing fees, according to the New York Times. The timing of the claim is … Continue reading →
While Apple seems all too keen on taking to the courts in order to protect its patents, it appears that it may be in the back foot in a new battle that has yet to even begin. A Swedish firm claims to be in possession of a patent which relates to horizontal swiping and gliding, with Apple’s [...]
Facebook loses lobbyists – Politico reported this week that three contract lobbying firms working for Facebook pulled their services after content providers who were also clients raised concerns. The story implies that Internet providers and content creators are at odds, … Continue reading →
Facebook loses lobbyists – Politico reported this week that three contract lobbying firms working for Facebook pulled their services after content providers who were also clients raised concerns. The story implies that Internet providers and content creators are at odds, … Continue reading →
Facebook loses lobbyists – Politico reported this week that three contract lobbying firms working for Facebook pulled their services after content providers who were also clients raised concerns. The story implies that Internet providers and content creators are at odds, … Continue reading →
After their on-going legal hustle with Proview Technology, Asian Apple fans can rest assured that they’ll still be able to buy the iPad in Shanghai, thanks to a ruling by the Shanghai Pudong New Area People’s Court. Just a few days ago we told you how Shenzhen based Proview were ready to negotiate with Apple over the alleged ‘iPad’ [...]
