Motorola Seeks Ban On Macs, iPads, and iPhones

bonch writes "Google-owned Motorola is asking the International Trade Commission to ban every Apple device that uses iMessage, based on a patent issued in 2006 for 'a system for providing continuity between messaging clients.' Motorola also claims that banning Macs and iPhones won't have an impact on U.S. consumers. They say, 'With so many participants in the highly competitive Wireless communication, portable music, and computer market, it is unlikely that consumers would experience much of an impact if the requested exclusion orders were obtained.' The ITC has yet to make a decision."

Why not

[Iniamyen]

Can they seek a ban on skinny jeans for men, too? Because those are really annoying. Oh, and thick-black-rimmed glasses.

Who needs day time TV?

[Nethemas the Great]

Best god damn soap opera going...

Re:What goes around comes around...

[A10Mechanic]

The shroud of the Dark Side has fallen. Begun, the Patent War has! (You can decide which side is which...)

Re:Of course they won't..

[f8l_0e]

Strange game. The only winning move is not to play.

There is only one thing left to do...

[DarthVain]

Both sides arm their lawyers with axes, maces, and bows. Meet on the field of battle. HAVE AT THEE! Televised of course with the proceeds going to the "iPhones for Orphans" or "Andriods for Amputees". No armor allowed, only 3 piece suits.

To the winner goes the spoils!

Re:Of course they won't..

[Joe_Dragon]

Lets see
apple strikes first winner = NONE

MS strikes first winner = NONE

Google strikes first winner = NONE

Re:Karma...

[margeman2k3]

I think the phrase you're looking for is "How do you like them apples?"

Re:Like who again?

[Dishevel]

What would your response be to the bully on the playground? Bend over?

If the bully were Apple, many Apple fans like SuperKendall wouldn't think twice before bending over and taking it without even as much as asking for lube.

What? You are experiencing to much friction?
iFucking does not requier lube.
You are bending over wrong.

Re:Of course they won't..

[RenderSeven]

Mr. Liggett: Alright, Lightman. Maybe you could tell us who first suggested the idea of reproduction without sex.
David Lightman: Umm... Your wife?

Re:Like who again?

[Medievalist]

Meanwhile, Apple is innovating beyond all the rest combined.

Yes, they've got a much more innovative rehashing of a 30 year old operating system than anyone else!