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Judge dismisses ‘Mac cloner’ Psystar’s antitrust counterclaim against Apple
MacDailyNews —
... without further leave to amend. Groklaw reports, "What does it mean? It means the counterclaims are gone, and with them any motivation to settle on Apple's side, I'd think, and the complaint remains, unless Psystar can plead its best case within 20 days. Dum dee dum dum." Full article, including the text of the order which states, in part, "The pleading as a whole does not allege facts that, if true, plausibly indicate that Mac OS is an independent, single-product market," here . Slash Lane reports for AppleInsider, "The judge also dismissed the remainder of Psystar's ...
Psyanora …
Digital Daily —
... “The counterclaim explains that Mac OS performs the same functions as other operating systems,” Judge William Alsup wrote in his order dismissing the suit. “The counterclaim admits that market studies indicate that, although Apple computers with Mac OS enjoy strong brand recognition and loyalty, they are not wholly lacking in competition. Psystar also points to Apple’s extensive advertising campaigns. Those advertising campaigns more plausibly support an inference contrary to that asserted in the counterclaim — vigorous advertising is a sign of ...
Apple Tells Court It Believes Someone Is Behind Psystar; Adds New Claims, Including DMCA Violation
MacBytes.com —
... [PDF]. So, not only have all of Psystar's counterclaims been thrown out , but now it faces new claims. But here's the big news. Apple alleges that it believes there are corporations and/or individuals behind Psystar, who may be added as defendants once Apple in discovery finds out who they are. Woah. Here's the new paragraph that made my eyes bug out: 18. On information and belief, persons other than Psystar are involved in Psystars unlawful and improper activities described in this Amended Complaint. The true names or capacities, whether individual, corporate, or ...
