http://www.fosspatents.com/2013/04/apple-calls-out-google-on-flawed-search.html
So I was reading this article from FOSS patents about how Apple is calling out Google for a flawed search methodology. What reallly struck me important is Google's firm statement that they are a third party in the case in Apple vs. Samsung, and yet providing Samsung the OS in question, lawyers on retainment, and engineers to back up Samsung. In reality, Google is providing Samsung with all the help they can give. Apple calls out Google stating that they cannot be a third party if they are so HEAVILY involved in the case.
I have to agree with the article and Apple that it is unfair of Google to treat themselves as 3rd parties. They are highly involved in the case and taking sides. Google is also trying to not print the 'search words' they utilized in the case in regards to the slide to unlock litigation.
It seems to me that Google is heavily involved and yet denying their involvement in this particular case. Google seems to be inconsistent in their involvement in other litagations that surround the technology and android field, sometimes they are involved and sometimes they are no where to be found. I think Google should fess up and stop saying they are a third party in the case between Apple and Samsung. They are clearly not, so why lie?
But in terms of responsibility, Google is considered to be a third party. Google is so active in these cases because they think they can bring more patents to defend the patent litigation involving Android-device OEMs. Since the acquire of Motorola, Google acts just like a kid with new toys, who desperately trying to put the acquired patents in use.
ReplyDeleteI feel though that Apple might try a case against Google and show whatever judge that is presenting how it directly affects the case between Apple and Samsung. There is more evidence that shows Google is a principal party, so why not get them more involved in this case if Apple can profit from it?
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