Verizon patent suit unsuccessful

The US Federal Court has found that Cox Communications did not infringe on Verizon patents, as Verizon seeks damages of $404 million for a voice over Internet protocol (VOIP) patent infringement, reports Total Telecom.

Verizon's patents relate to technology for providing phone calls by breaking up voice signals and sending them as data packets over a network.

John Thorne, Verizon senior vice-president and deputy general counsel, says: "Today's narrow decision was based on six of our many thousands of patents, and we will continue to promote our innovations through patent licensing as well as monitor for unlawful infringement."

Toshiba has partnered with CT3 Europe, a Dublin-based specialist distributor of converged communications and computer telephony solutions, states TechCentral.ie.

CT3 Europe will supply Toshiba's VOIP solutions via a network of dealers throughout Ireland, primarily targeted at small and medium-size enterprises.

Daniel Fuller-Smith, Toshiba sales manager, UK and EMEA, says: "This partnership is key in ensuring the continued growth of Toshiba, highlighting the strength of our technology."

Voiceserve has rolled out a VOIP mobile dialler for BlackBerry smartphones, says TMCnet.

BlackBerry users can make and receive phone calls via the Internet 3G or Edge connectivity and can also make cheaper international calls.

Prior to the BlackBerry application, Voiceserve released a VOIP application for the iPhone whereby iPhone users can also purchase minutes via Apple's Apps Store.