Apple Vs
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MEMORANDUM
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
DATE: November 3, 2014
TO: Michael Carozzo
FROM: Annie Rivera
RE: Apple’s War on Android
Barrett, P. (2012). Apple's War on Android. Retrieved from http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-03-29/apple-s-war-on-android
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS
In the article Apple Vs Android the case dealt with technology patent lawsuit. Apple currently pays Samsung over seven billion annually for components used in the Apple Ipad and Iphone thus making them Samsung’s biggest customer. Each company depends heavily on the other for without Samsung parts Apple’s operations could come to a grinding halt.
LEGAL ISSUE
Apple has accused and brought suit against Samsung for “slavishly copying” Apple with their android phones. There was also issues with the operating system of android provided by Google. The Apple operating system is proprietary and coordinates software programs that allow the Apple devices to communicate with one another. Apple’s CEO wanted to keep the operating system exclusive and integrated with Apple’s hardware unlike Android which is open sourced and available for free so different manufacturers can install on their phones and tablets.
The suit was based on Intellectual property which is a legal term that refers to industrial property and to copyright and related rights which consists of trademarks and or patents protection. (Barrett, 2012).
MANAGERIAL PERSPECTIVE
There is an important relation between Intellectual and E-commerce. E-Commerce heavily relies on the selling of services and products that are based the licensing of Intellectual Property. Photos, software, designs, music designs can all be exchanged over e-commerce so the value of the transaction is based on the intellectual property. Items traded through the internet should be protected by the use of security systems that are technologically sound and implementing laws specifically designed for the buying and selling of
MEMORANDUM
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
DATE: November 3, 2014
TO: Michael Carozzo
FROM: Annie Rivera
RE: Apple’s War on Android
Barrett, P. (2012). Apple's War on Android. Retrieved from http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-03-29/apple-s-war-on-android
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS
In the article Apple Vs Android the case dealt with technology patent lawsuit. Apple currently pays Samsung over seven billion annually for components used in the Apple Ipad and Iphone thus making them Samsung’s biggest customer. Each company depends heavily on the other for without Samsung parts Apple’s operations could come to a grinding halt.
LEGAL ISSUE
Apple has accused and brought suit against Samsung for “slavishly copying” Apple with their android phones. There was also issues with the operating system of android provided by Google. The Apple operating system is proprietary and coordinates software programs that allow the Apple devices to communicate with one another. Apple’s CEO wanted to keep the operating system exclusive and integrated with Apple’s hardware unlike Android which is open sourced and available for free so different manufacturers can install on their phones and tablets.
The suit was based on Intellectual property which is a legal term that refers to industrial property and to copyright and related rights which consists of trademarks and or patents protection. (Barrett, 2012).
MANAGERIAL PERSPECTIVE
There is an important relation between Intellectual and E-commerce. E-Commerce heavily relies on the selling of services and products that are based the licensing of Intellectual Property. Photos, software, designs, music designs can all be exchanged over e-commerce so the value of the transaction is based on the intellectual property. Items traded through the internet should be protected by the use of security systems that are technologically sound and implementing laws specifically designed for the buying and selling of