Typo, a Ryan Seacrest backed keyboard case for the iPhone, was sued by BlackBerry over it's obvious BB style keyboard. Typo vowed to live on, but it looks like a court has sided with BlackBerry. The United States District Court for the Northern District of California issued a preliminary injunction against Typo. The injunction bans importation, sale and marketing of the Typo keyboard.
BlackBerry must post a bond to cover any damages that could be awarded if further court action by Typo overturns the ban, but it seems like the end for Typo.
“While we are flattered by the desire to graft our keyboard onto other smartphones, we will not tolerate the deliberate use of our iconic design without proper permission,” BlackBerry said in an email sent late on Friday. “We are proud of our keyboard and will vigorously protect our intellectual property.”
BlackBerry must post a bond to cover any damages that could be awarded if further court action by Typo overturns the ban, but it seems like the end for Typo.