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Apple, Contois Spar at iTunes Patent Infringement Hearing

Wednesday, June 14th, 2006 at 2:05 PM - by

David Contois, who is suing Apple on the grounds that the company stole his patented software design for use in iTunes, on Tuesday sparred with Apple's lawyers at a court hearing to determine the terminology that will be used during the case. For example, according to an Associated Press story, the meaning of the word "selecting" as used in the context of the litigation is a point of contention between the opposing sides.

Apple, of course, continues to deny it infringed on Mr. Contois' patent, as it did when this lawsuit was first filed in February. The company is suing Mr. Contois for the legal expenses it has incurred during the case. At this time, it is not clear if the case will go to a trial or if the presiding judge will rule based on the legal filings.

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Tiger said:

member since 17 Jun 2003 with 1018 posts, unranked, send him a message or view his profile

Wed Jun 14, 2006 2:17 pm

Wait a sec, didn't Apple BUY the software used for iTunes? It's a derivative of SoundJam.

This guy's most likely in for a judicial smackdown.

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Small White Car said:

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Wed Jun 14, 2006 3:01 pm

AP wrote:
...the meaning of the word "selecting" as used in the context of the litigation is a point of contention between the opposing sides.

I am SO glad I never wanted to be a lawyer. Ugh.

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Wed Jun 14, 2006 5:14 pm

Tiger wrote:
Wait a sec, didn't Apple BUY the software used for iTunes? It's a derivative of SoundJam.

Yes, but the design changed when Apple transformed SoundJam to iTunes.

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