When Lodsys started targeting iOS developers, it probably wasn’t looking for the kinds of fights it’s been running into. A few days after Apple came to the aid of its devs, word comes that the New York Times and OpinionLabs are counter-troll-suing as well.
Remember Lodsys, that patent troll going after Apple and Google for in-app purchases? Well it looks like they’re attacking a few more companies, including Sam’s Club, Vitamin Shoppe and Best Buy for violating their patents. Oh come on! [CNET]
When patent troll Lodsys went after iOS app developers for their use of in-app purchases, Apple quickly got involved, telling the company to step down. Now that Lodsys is refusing to back off, Apple is getting hands-on in this legal battle.
Patent troll Lodsys tried to shake down small devs, claiming they hadn’t licensed in-app purchases. Mama bear Apple came to their defence, saying they’d licensed in-app buys for everyone, so eff off. Now, Lodsys sayeth: Nope! Still suing!
Apple legal issued a response to Lodsys, the firm trying to shake down iOS developers by forcing them to pay to license patents for in-app purchases. Apple’s 900-word missive can basically be summarised in two words: get lost.
