Maxell settles suit with Apple over navigation, selected mobile technology patents

A patent infringement case brought by Maxell over Apple's alleged use of its walking navigation patents in the iPhone, has ended with an undisclosed settlement.Maxell had accused Apple of infringing patents including walking navigation onesElectronics and magnetic storage firm Maxell has called off one of its patent disputes with Apple, as the two companies settled on the eve of a trial in a Texas federal court case. The settlement was reportedly reached at the end of jury selection proceedings. Read more...