The IP furore began earlier this week, when Apple’s Tim Cook threatened that his company would “go after” anybody suspected of impinging technology used in the iPhone and iPhone 3G. When analysts specifically mentioned the Pre, and the similarities of its multitouch interface to that of the Apple smartphone, Cook declined to comment solely on Palm but reiterated his threats of possible legal action.
It remains to be seen whether Apple’s notorious legal team - undoubtedly as familiar with the Pre as is possible in this pre-release stage - will take the next step and highlight specific cases where they believe intellectual property has been misused.