Apple Files Patent Infringement Suit Over 'Knock-Off' Power Adapters
Apple's complaint charges that Media Solutions Holdings, through the Web sites www.laptopsforless.com, www.laptopacadapter.com and www.ereplacements.com, sells "various consumer electronic accessories at retail, including knock-off power adapters for use with genuine Apple portable computers."
"Through various Web sites and otherwise, the Defendants market these knock-off power adapters for use with Apple portable computers, such as the MacBook," the complaint states.
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Mimicking the look & feel of an Apple adapter? Not being clear that they are not Apple originals? A maglock patent?
So I'm more surprised Apple got their patent granted in the first place....
Q-chan
What is this about?
Mimicking the look & feel of an Apple adapter? Not being clear that they are not Apple originals? A maglock patent?
The MagSafe patent. Apple owns it and has not licensed it to anyone.
No matter how much I like Apple's magnetic power connector, but it's not their original idea. Magnetically attached power cords are standard on literally any hot water pot or rice cooker in Japan since *ages*.
So I'm more surprised Apple got their patent granted in the first place....
Q-chan
A Patent is a patent.
A Patent is a patent.
You're right. Gotta protect em all!
If they let people get away with infringement then the patent is worthless. I fully understand what they are doing (just as I understand Nokia's position with their patents and Apple).
has no one yet created magsafe-ish adapters for USB, Ethernet, etc.?
No, but I don't think those standards allow for it.
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