Google Works Around Motorola Import Ban After Microsoft Dispute
(BBC)
Google is refusing to disclose details of how it intends to circumvent an import ban imposed on some of its Motorola devices in the US.
The International Trade Commission imposed the restriction after ruling that the firm had infringed one of Microsoft’s patents.
The disputed technology allows users to synchronise calendar entries across different devices.
Google said it had taken “proactive measures” but would not share details. [...]
If the firm’s work-around does not satisfy the authorities, its devices could be blocked by US Customs and Border Protection officials. Read more here.
Date: July 18, 2012
