The United States International Trade Commission on Monday evening ruled that
Apple’s iPhone does not infringe on technology
Google gained when it
acquired Motorola Mobility in 2011. The company had been seeking an import ban against the
iPhone 4 because it allegedly uses Motorola’s protected technology. A panel of judges upheld an earlier decision, however, that found
the proximity sensor patent Motorola was asserting is invalid. A Google spokesperson
told Reuters that the company was “disappointed with this outcome and are evaluating our options.” The decision can now be appealed the to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
