[layer8]

> When has Apple ever sued over patent infringement?

Apple vs. HTC: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litigation_involving_Apple_Inc...

Normally, the threat implied by a patent moat is sufficient, so it doesn’t come to a lawsuit.

[alt227]

What is hilarious in that article is the quote from Jobs himself:

"[We] think competition is healthy, but competitors should create their own original technology, not steal ours"

[jorvi]

It was exquisite to see Apple complain for several generations that everyone was copying them, then turn around and pretty much clone the HTC M7.

Then they had the gall to sue HTC. Glad the judge ended up forcing their hand, a rare case where might didn’t make right.

[wmeredith]

What product of theirs is a clone of the HTC M7? I'm looking at the device, and I don't get it.

[jorvi]

iPhone 6. The HTC A9 is another one, but that was much less high profile as it isn’t a flagship device.