Apple, Maxell Settle Patent Dispute on Eve of Trial in Texas

Apple and Maxell filed a court document indicating they’ve resolved a royalty dispute that was scheduled for trial this week in Texas.

• The document was filed late Monday under seal, but the title said it was a request to “stay all deadlines and notice of settlement”
• Maxell has said it filed this and other patent complaints against Apple after years of royalty talks that began in 2013 led nowhere
  • Maxell has sought royalties on a wide range of Apple products, including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
  • Maxell had claimed Apple’s products incorporated Maxell technology for things like walking navigation ...