Callet Sues Hex and Apple Over 'Slavish Copy' of iPhone Case/Wallet Design

[taptic]

Really MacRumors??? This is about an iPhone CASE company problem... not Apple.

I can understand the rumor mill might be a little slow right now, but if you don't have anything interesting to say, don't say anything at all.

 

[Internaut]

Well, anyone who thinks putting a credit card that close to a phone probably needs help. Ditto for anyone who'd design a case that facilitates putting a credit card that close to a phone. On this occasion, I think the lawyers deserve to get rich.

 

[likemyorbs]

The Hex one is MUCH nicer actually.

 

[bri1212]

Lol

The funny thing is, when Apple buys something like a case for their stores, their suppliers indemnify them against prosecution for just such incidences.
As such, Apple will hand off this action to the Hex Lawyers.

The other thing is, they don't look enough the same, and neither company has name recognition. If Hex doesn't settle, they might actually win this suit. Of course, it may cost more than it was worth to fight it.

 

[Consultant]

It'll be funny if Apple disallowed Callet to use the iPhone trademark on their website / marketing material / product packaging due to this frivolous lawsuit.

 

[Giuly]

I wouldn't put either of those on my iPhone, so: Case closed.

 

[alfistas]

What a great idea! So now when they steal you phone... they steal EVERYTHING!

 

[OrangeSVTguy]

No wonder they are suing. I bet they never sold any and are left with 1000s of stockpile they can't get rid of.

 

[zebonaut]

Why haven't credit cards died already???

Why do we still have to carry extra pieces of plastic in the form of credit cards now attached to a smartphone? Why can't the smart phone carry the data? When are these ancient pieces of plastic; stored in torn dirty wallets going to vanish from the Earth???????

 

[OrangeSVTguy]

Why do we still have to carry extra pieces of plastic in the form of credit cards now attached to a smartphone? Why can't the smart phone carry the data? When are these ancient pieces of plastic; stored in torn dirty wallets going to vanish from the Earth???????

When NFC equipped phones and smart watches becomes the norm.

 

[aristotle]

Why do we still have to carry extra pieces of plastic in the form of credit cards now attached to a smartphone? Why can't the barcode on my forehead or palm carry the data? When are these ancient pieces of plastic; stored in torn dirty wallets going to vanish from the Earth???????

Fixed that for you.

You seriously want to put your eggs in one basket? You want your phone to also be your wallet so when you lose your phone then you have nothing?

Do you not have any sense of privacy? At least with credit cards, you can easily cancel them or even have prepaid/temporary ones.

You are best off using CASH. Trust me on this. I work for big brother. We are watching everything you buy/sell/trade.

 

[wxman2003]

I would never buy anything from Callet. This pretty much seals it.

 

[iGrip]

I highly doubt that Apple has nothing to worry about

I wouldn't necessarily disagree.

 

[Swordylove]

Both are ugly. I don't see why anyone would want to put their credit cards behind their iPhone.

 

[Oletros]

So you think Apple should pay up because of another company's possible infringement?

So, I think "has nothing to worry about" == Apple won't pay anything

 

[bassfingers]

Those designs are completely different. One looks like a bulky piece of SkyMall crap, and the other looks half decent

 

[E.Lizardo]

Seriously right? I swear they should rename the site to ****rumors because that's what these rumors have become lately. Actually this isn't even a rumor. Go figure

It's NEWS and rumors.Look at the top of the page and actually read it.
And relax.Nothing more"important"was bumped in favor of this article.
Not interested in an entry?The scroll bar is at your service!

 

[charlituna]

Doubt they will win. Especially not against Apple for selling a product. But that's what you do: find everyone you can sue against and let the courts trim it back.

Yep. Rather like with iTunes content when you contract with Apple to sell something they likely have you sign that you owned or have obtained all required legal rights and assume all responsibility if this is not the case.

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I think they're horrible ideas. The last thing I need is for somebody to jack my phone AND my credit cards in one fell swoop. Not to mention, hold one of those up to your ear to talk and you make yourself a bigger target to thieves.

I have a similar one that I use to hold my metro card but I agree that I would never out my drivers license or credit cards in such a thing. Too nervous

 

[E.Lizardo]

Really MacRumors??? This is about an iPhone CASE company problem... not Apple.

I can understand the rumor mill might be a little slow right now, but if you don't have anything interesting to say, don't say anything at all.

If you don't see anything interesting to read,add to the amount of your time wasted by complaining about it to no effect whatsoever,eh?

 

[Squilly]

Shocker... and they don't look alike.

 

[Weegee1]

They look different but both horrible.

 

[Tech198]

Apple seems to be getting themselves in more trouble than most others nowadays...

I wonder why... Its like a weekly think now.

I'm not surprised.

 

[mbking]

Recommend a Boycott

I highly recommend a boycott of this company's products. Including Apple in the lawsuit is a clear move to go after deep pockets and is obscene. Having a battle with your competitor (still don't see the issue) is one thing, but it's a childish move to include a company which has no control over its accessory suppliers. The only logical connection is the money and I'm not interested in doing business with them. Send the message where it hurts.

 

[nStyle]

There is a huge difference:

One is fugly and one looks functional

 

[Bako-MacAddict]

Ugly case in my opinion. But good article.