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Apple Loses UK Patent Appeal Over Essential Technologies

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By Upmanyu Trivedi

October 28, 2022 at 9:42 AM UTC

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Apple Inc. lost a London appeal over essential technology patents that are used in iPhones.

The Court of Appeal upheld a previous decision that Optis Cellular Technology LLC can restrict Apple from using the crucial patents for 3G and 4G telecommunications unless Apple commits to fair and reasonable terms of use.