IPCom says that HTC is using its patented 3G technology in phones and has told 30 retailers to stop selling them - but HTC insists that it has heard no complaints and that patent is invalid. By Charles Arthur and agencies
ITC decision could force Motorola to pay licence fees to Microsoft, but poses problem for Google in attempt to bolster Android patent portfolio. By Charles Arthur and agencies
Aleks Krotoski is joined by Charles Arthur and TechCrunch Europe's editor Mike Butcher to look back at social media's influence on protest and revolution, the death of Steve Jobs, and the fortunes of Google, Apple, Microsoft, HP, RIM and Nokia
Highest court in Australia decides in favour of Korean company, while US courts give temporary fillip – but Apple complains of slowdown in proceedings. Charles Arthur and agencies
IPCom takes next step by demanding HTC stop selling smartphones using UMTS, as Taiwanese company struggles with wider challenges in market. By Charles Arthur and agencies
Taiwanese smartphone maker faces broader challenges from Samsung and Apple, while loss to IPCom in Germany could kill sales at crucial Christmas period. By Charles Arthur and agencies