Apple told to pay half a billion dollars to possible 'patent troll'

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A federal jury has ordered Apple to pay $532.9 million to a Texas company that claims some iTunes software infringed on its patents.

The Tyler, Texas-based company, Smartflash, accused Apple of infringing on three patents, and sought $852 million in damages

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Apple denies any wrongdoing and plans to appeal — and it has had a history of success when it comes getting big jury settlements overturned

As noted in the lawsuit, the patents in contention concern "data storage and access systems" related to apps in the iTunes store Read more...

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