Apple Sued Over iPhone

When the Apple iPhone launched Steve Jobs said it had over 50 different patents, but it looks like they failed to file a really important one. EMG Technology is a company that holds patents of Elliot Gottfurcht and others who claim that the iPhone infringes on patent 7,441,196. In a press release, EMG Technology, claims that the iPhone uses the same method as their invention to display a Web page on a mobile device. EMG is seeking unspecified damages and an injunction against Apple.

Since Apple entered the cell phone business more than two years ago, the iPhone has gotten a lot of critical acclaim and has sold over 10 milllion units. This may be one of many lawsuits and come up because of its growing popularity. If the claim has any merit, my guess is Apple will settle for an undisclosed ammount. They have a track record of keeping things quite and paying off the people they need to.