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Kodak Takes Legal Action Against Apple's iPhone and RIM's BlackBerry

Finance World News Update by EQUITIES Magazine

Eastman Kodak is claiming the cameras in Apple Inc’s iPhone and Research in Motion’s (RIM) BlackBerry infringe on the photography company’s patents.

 

The company said today that it filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) alleging that the smartphones improperly use technology related to a method for previewing images. Kodak says it wants compensation for the use of the technology and is open to talks with Apple and RIM.

 

However, Kodak is asking ITC to prevent Apple and RIM for importing infringing devices, including certain mobile telephones and wireless communication devices featuring digital cameras.

 

Kodak stock was up 12 cents, or 2.43 percent, to $5.05. RIM shares were up $1.51, or 2.3 percent, to $67.05 and Apple stock was down 82 cents, or .39 percent, to $209.83.

 

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