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    Apple, Amazon end 'app store' lawsuit

    US District Judge Phyllis Hamilton in Oakland, California, on Tuesday ordered that the case be dismissed at the companies' request.

    July 12, 2013 / 14:58 IST

    Apple Inc and Amazon.com Inc have agreed to end their lawsuit over who had the right to use the "app store" name to solicit business.

    Also Read: Shares of Samsung Electronics extend falls to more than 4%

    US District Judge Phyllis Hamilton in Oakland, California, on Tuesday ordered that the case be dismissed at the companies' request.

    The dismissal came after Apple issued to Amazon a covenant not to sue, eliminating the need for Amazon to pursue a related counterclaim.

    first published: Jul 10, 2013 11:28 am

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