Ericsson today stepped up its legal action against Apple with new lawsuits filed in the U.K., the Netherlands, and Germany.
Ericsson asserts Apple is using its wireless technology patents without the proper licenses. Apple used to have licenses for the patents, but the licenses expired and the two companies have been unable to come to terms over what constitute fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory licensing fees.
“Apple continues to profit from Ericsson’s technology without having a valid license in place. Our technology is used in many features and functionality of today’s communication devices.
We are confident the courts in Germany, the U.K., and the Netherlands will be able to help us resolve this matter in a fair manner,” said Ericsson.
The company has been trying to come to terms with Apple for two years and recently offered to enter arbitration. Companies are required to license patents deemed essential at fair rates.
