In 2005, Apple faced two lawsuits claiming patent infringement by the iPod line and its associated technologies: Advanced Audio Devices claimed the iPod line breached its patent on a "music jukebox", while a Hong Kong-based IP portfolio company called Pat-rights filed a suit claiming that Apple's FairPlay technology breached a patent issued to inventor Ho Keung Tse. The latter case also includes the online music stores of Sony, RealNetworks, Napster, and Musicmatch as defendants. COUNT 6
QSN1 In what year did Apple face multiple intellectual property lawsuits? ANS1 2005 QSN2 What did the 2005 lawsuits accuse Apple of doing? ANS2 patent infringement QSN3 What other companies were named in the suit filed by Pat-rights? ANS3 Sony, RealNetworks, Napster, and Musicmatch QSN4 On whose behalf did Pat-rights take Apple to court? ANS4 Ho Keung Tse QSN5 Which company sued Apple for breach of a "music jukebox" patent in 2005? ANS5 Advanced Audio Devices QSN6 Which Apple technology did Pat-rights complain breached their patent in a lawsuit? ANS6 FairPlay