EFF: Apple needs to defend its developers
Found on CNet News on Friday, 20 May 2011
In a post on the group's blog today, EFF staff attorney Julie Samuels said Apple has put developers in a difficult position by requiring them to use within their apps in-app purchase (IAP), a mechanism that's been targeted by a third-party group that says the technology infringes on its patents.
Apple has still not publicly addressed Lodsys' claims or responded to requests for comment. A report by the Guardian earlier this week said Apple was "actively investigating" the matter.
I doubt much will come out of this. In my book, Apple isn't exactly the spitting image of a good samaritan who stands up for those in need.