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Nokia filed for two tablet design patents-destined for Windows 8? By Daniel Rubino published 14 October 12
Nokia photo sensor patent looks to take the hump out of Pureview Cameras By George Ponder published 4 September 12
Nokia attempts to patent another phone design. Next Windows Phone 8 device or just the Lumia 610? By Daniel Rubino published 27 August 12
Google releases statement, Samsung sends out internal memo on $1 billion US patent battle verdict By Rich Edmonds published 27 August 12
Nokia design patent finally reveals mysterious Phi Windows Phone 8 device By Daniel Rubino published 23 August 12
Apple licensed 'design patents' to Microsoft, protecting Windows Phone and tablets By Daniel Rubino published 13 August 12
Apple wanted Samsung to pay $9 in royalties per Windows Phone, but what for? By Daniel Rubino published 11 August 12
Patents show Microsoft planned to enable users to plug Zune into headphones By Rich Edmonds published 4 July 12
