Apple Fighting Patent Infringement Case in Shanghai over Siri
A new patent infringement case against Apple officially began yesterday in Shanghai, China. A company by the name of Shanghai Zhizhen Network Technology Co., is a developer of a voice technology called Xiao i Robot. The company alleges that Apple's Siri software found on the iPhone and iPad infringes on its patent.
Zhizhen says it filed for a patent with the State Intellectual Property Office in 2004, and received approval in 2006. The company wants Apple to stop using the Siri technology.
Apple is arguing that Zhizhen's patent claims are not clear and can't identify where Siri is infringing on this patent. Moreover, SIRI and Zhizhen companies have adopted different technical routes which do not constitute infringement.
In the afternoon trial, Zhizhen agents demonstrated little i robot and SIRI functions, to prove both implementations are similar. Apple's representative disagreed, they think Siri is a smart personal assistant, and Zhi Zhen's patent covers a chatting robot that mainly chats and play games; the two are completely different. The case continues.
Patently Apple presents only a brief summary of certain legal cases/ lawsuits which are part of the public record for journalistic purposes. Readers are cautioned that Patently Apple does not offer a legal opinion on the merit of the case and strictly presents the allegations made in said legal cases / lawsuits. A lawyer should be consulted for any further details or analysis. About Comments: Patently Apple reserves the right to post, dismiss or edit comments.
Let me guess. You're an Android Zombie.
Posted by: Dirk | July 03, 2013 at 09:50 AM
Robbery
Posted by: d | July 03, 2013 at 09:47 AM