Nokia wades into patent wars, targeting HTC and RIM

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Handset manufacturer says rivals failed to license its technologies

Nokia has filed claims against rival handset manufacturers HTC, RIM, and US firm Viewsonic, alleging that they have each infringed its patents. Louise Pentland, chief legal officer at Nokia, exp...

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