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Apple can now promote the iPhone 14 in Colombia, and all its 5G gadgets, after an appeals court docket lifted a preliminary injunction over a patent dispute with Ericsson.
Apple and Ericsson have a tumultuous historical past of agreeing offers and disputing preparations, to the extent {that a} full trial will start in June 2023. That is the anticipated date for a US trial, however the two firms have additionally been submitting disputes internationally, together with in Colombia.
In April 2022, the Juzgado 042 Civil del Circuito de Bogota in Colombia’s capital metropolis dominated that Apple’s 5G {hardware} infringes on a patent granted to Ericsson. Consequently, in July 2022, the court docket ordered a preliminary injunction banning Apple’s sale of any 5G gadgets.
Now, in response to FOSS Patents, the Sala Civil del Tribunal Superior del Distrito Judicial de Bogotá DC determined to vacate the injunction and to disclaim the “preliminary aid requested by Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson.”
Reportedly, the appeals court docket dominated that for the reason that authentic injunction was granted, Apple has offered further arguments. The court docket now not believes it’s cheap to uphold the injunction.
These arguments embody Apple’s place that the patent in query is invalid, and in addition that there are “vital variations” between Ericsson’s declare and the 5G customary in dispute.
Colombia doesn’t as but assist 5G networks, however Apple is now allowed to promote the iPhone 14 vary within the nation. Meaning it might launch the iPhone 14 there solely two to 3 months after its launch in September 2022.