Nokia sues Apple, claims patent infringement

News in brief: Finnish mobile maker calls for halt to iPhone sales

Nokia is suing Apple over the alleged infringement of 10 of its patents.

According to the Finnish mobile maker, Apple's iconic iPhone device infringes on the patents relating to wireless handsets. Nokia said it is suing Apple because of the iPhone maker's refusal to licence the patents.

All versions of the iPhone are affected, according to Nokia.

Nokia, the world's largest maker of phones, has called for an injunction on iPhone sales and unspecified damages.

Nokia claims Apple's iPhone infringes its patents (Photo credit: Apple)

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