Due to a court order, these iPhones and iPads cannot be sold in Colombia
- July 12, 2022
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The sale of iPhone and iPad 5G is prohibited. (Photo: enter.co) 043 Civil Court of Bogota Circuit ruled that The iPhone i iPad 5G power Manzana infringed claim
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043 Civil Court of Bogota Circuit ruled that The iPhone i iPad 5G power Manzana infringed claim 13 of the Colombian patent. NC2019/0003681, declared essential for the 5G standard, was issued to Ericsson in 2019 and will remain valid until December 2037.
This happened after Ericsson and Apple started a lawsuit over a patent issue. This happened because the contracts between the two companies expired in 2021 and they could not reach an agreement. Ericsson claims that Apple has infringed on 12 patents it claims Apple pays up to $5 for each device sold.
In his ruling, which was published by the Colombian newspaper SEMANA, the judge clearly states in his decision: “Ordered Apple Colombia SAS to immediately cease and desist from importing into the Republic of Colombia all devices or mobile phones that use or are compatible with the technology. Protected by claim 13 of patent no. 36031″.
Which teams will be affected by this decision?
Prohibited models in Colombia are:
– iPhone SE 2022
– iPhone 13
– iPhone 13 Mini
– iPhone 13 Pro
– iPhone 13 Pro Max
– iPhone 12
– iPhone 12 Mini
– iPhone 12 Pro
– iPhone 12 Pro Max
As for the prohibited iPad models, there are The latest iPad Pro, iPad Air and iPad mini which incorporates cellular connectivity through 5G. iPads only WowTheir sale can continue without any problems.
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What is the conflict between Apple and Ericsson?
The dispute between the two technology companies dates back to 2015, when Ericsson credited the inventions that enable the world to enjoy different types of connections today. InternetРа For example 5G.
That is why the Swedish company is trying, and as mentioned above, to make Apple pay up to 5 dollars for each device that sells this type of device. technologyTo which the Apple company categorically refused.
The restraining order also orders “the National Directorate of Taxation and Customs (DIAN) to take all actions directed. prevent the importation of Apple-branded devices or mobile phones into the Republic of Colombia in which the technology protected by claim 13 of patent no. 36031 is used or conforms to.
and the Company shall immediately cease use “Any advertising material that promotes or offers via the Internet, Platforms Social networks, Mass media, press media, electronic platforms or other similar mediums, Apple branded devices or mobile phones.
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How likely is this decision to be adopted in other countries?
In fact, it is very possible. During several years of litigation, Ericsson was helped to prepare and send the same request to various courts in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America.
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