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HTC’s statement on SlashGear. HTC is defending their own innovations against Apple

Headlines are filled with htc/apple lawsuit news. Apple has sued HTC for infringing on 20 iPhone patents

image via BBC and WindowsMobile7

Apple’s CEO Steve Jobs said:

“We can sit by and watch competitors steal our patented inventions, or we can do something about it. We’ve decided to do something about it,”

“We think competition is healthy, but competitors should create their own original technology, not steal ours.” Apple

On Gizmodo you’ll find The Complete Documents here is the first doc

Here is the statement from HTC posted by SlashGear

“HTC is a mobile technology innovator and patent holder that has been very focused over the past 13 years on creating many of the most innovative smartphones. HTC values patent rights and their enforcement but is also committed to defending its own technology innovations. HTC only learned of Apple’s actions this morning via media reports, and therefore we have not yet had the opportunity to investigate the filings. Until we have had this opportunity, we are unable to comment on the validity of the claims being made against HTC.”

(via @SlashGear)