Lodsys, a company based in Texas, has issued notices to several iPhone app developers. The company claims that it holds exclusive patents rights on an in-app purchasing system used on iOS apps and demanding iPhone developers to purchase licences be use the in-app system.
Under the in-app purchase system, an iPhone developer monetizes its app and an app user can buy several products available on the app.
Lodsys official website informs that the company has licensed patents to over 200 companies including Nokia, Apple, IBM and Google.
According to a report in Guardian, Lodsys claims that it owns the rights to four patents relating to in-app purchases including interactive online ads, online help and subscription renewals.
However, it is still unclear on what role Apple will play to resolve the crisis.
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