SHARE
Facebook X Pinterest WhatsApp

Google Cries Foul on Apple, Microsoft Mobile Gang-Up

Reuters: Google’s chief legal officer, David Drummond, has posted a blog which accuses rivals like Microsoft, Apple and Oracle of waging a “a hostile, organized campaign against Android” through “bogus patents.” The post comes on the heels of Microsoft and Apple’s joint purchase of thousands of Nortel patents. Drummond says the purpose of the purchase […]

Aug 4, 2011
Datamation content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More

Reuters: Google’s chief legal officer, David Drummond, has posted a blog which accuses rivals like Microsoft, Apple and Oracle of waging a “a hostile, organized campaign against Android” through “bogus patents.” The post comes on the heels of Microsoft and Apple’s joint purchase of thousands of Nortel patents. Drummond says the purpose of the purchase was to make sure Google didn’t get them.

Microsoft General Counsel Brad Smith responded to the rant by tweeting, “Google says we bought Novell patents to keep them from Google. Really? We asked them to bid jointly with us. They said no.”

  SEE ALL
ARTICLES
 

Recommended for you...

What Is Sentiment Analysis? Essential Guide
11 Top Data Collection Trends Emerging In 2024
Kaye Timonera
Feb 8, 2024
6 Top Data Classification Trends
Avya Chaudhary
Oct 13, 2023
7 Data Management Trends: The Future of Data Management
Mary Shacklett
Aug 2, 2023
Datamation Logo

Datamation is the leading industry resource for B2B data professionals and technology buyers. Datamation's focus is on providing insight into the latest trends and innovation in AI, data security, big data, and more, along with in-depth product recommendations and comparisons. More than 1.7M users gain insight and guidance from Datamation every year.

Property of TechnologyAdvice. © 2025 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.