Apple countersues Ericsson in 5G patent dispute

Apple has responded to Ericsson's lawsuits over the use of its 5G patents, with a countersuit that seeks a US import ban on the Swedish company's mobile base stations.

Ericsson and Apple have been in protracted negotiations over the use of 5G patents in the iPhone, following the conclusion of a previous deal. Once each part of that deal had expired, Ericsson filed lawsuits against Apple — and Apple has now sued back.In Ericsson's case, it filed with the US District Court in the Western District of Texas, and also at least one unknown jurisdiction overseas. Apple has chosen to file suit instead with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC).

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