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Multi-touch Tech Firms Seeks iPad Sales Injunction
Multi-touch Tech Firms Seeks iPad Sales Injunction: "An anonymous reader writes 'Taiwan-based Elan Microelectronics just filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) alleging that Apple is infringing on its patents and violating the Tariff Act, and is seeking a ban on imports of the iPad as well as an order to stop selling the mobile device along with iPhones, iPods and Macs. The move was taken as a 'continuation of our efforts to enforce our patent rights against Apple's ongoing infringement,' the company said.' Considering many iPad pre-orders have tracking #s already, I suspect it might be a little late."
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