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Tokyo Court Bans Google Pixel 7 Amid Patent Dispute

7/2/2025

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A Tokyo court has dealt a significant blow to Google, banning the sale of its Pixel 7 smartphones in Japan over a patent clash with South Korea's Pantech. This ruling not only threatens Google's current offerings but also casts a shadow over future models, as Pantech targets the upcoming Pixel 8 and 9 series in its pursuit of patent profits.

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Story summary

A Tokyo court has dealt a significant blow to Google, banning the sale of its Pixel 7 smartphones in Japan over a patent clash with South Korea's Pantech. This ruling not only threatens Google's current offerings but also casts a shadow over future models, as Pantech targets the upcoming Pixel 8 and 9 series in its pursuit of patent profits.