Google Patents

Google launches portal to buy patents

Google announced Monday it is setting up an online marketplace for those who want to sell patents to the Internet giant. "We invite you to sell us your patents," Google patent deputy counsel Allen Lo said in a blog post.

Is Google working on a new 'Spoiler Blocker' to avoid reading spoilers online?

There is finally some good news for all those viewers who are sick and tired of spoilers of their favorite TV shows which take over social media.

Google granted patent to make contact lenses

This week the US patent authorities granted Google its patent to make contact lenses.

Google may be developing digital deodorant

Tech giant Google has been awarded a patent for a body odour busting device which releases fragrances to keep the user smelling fresh. The wearable 'fragrance emission device' includes several sensors that can detect the physical activity of the user.

Google, Rockstar agree to settle patent litigation: Report

Google has agreed to settle litigation with patent consortium Rockstar, though terms of the deal were not disclosed in a court filing made public this week.

Patent shows Google may have the answer to making Glass less awkward looking

Apple-backed patent consortium Rockstar loses bid to move Google case

Apple, Google back in court over mobile phone patent lawsuit

Apple and Google subsidiary Motorola Mobility on Wednesday squared off in court over whether a judge should reopen a lawsuit in...

Apple's iPhones do not violate Google patent, rules US trade commission

Apple scored a win yesterday when the US International Trade Commission ruled that iPhones do not violate a Google patent

FTC staff recommends Google be sued over patents - source

A Federal Trade Commission staff report has recommended that the government sue Google for violating U.S. antitrust law...