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paidcontent.org - 10/27/2009

Barnes & Noble Won't Sell Nook To Go In All Stores

— paidcontent.org — Its 700-plus U.S. stores should give Barnes & Noble an edge in the contest for e-reader dollars... but many won’t be selling the actual Nook on site. Instead, I was told as a customer, the booksellers will order a device for in-store customers ... (more) Barnes & Noble Won't Sell Nook To Go In All Stores

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engadget.com - 11/3/2009

Spring Design sues Barnes & Noble over the Nook

— engadget.com — We knew something was up with the Spring Design Alex dual-screen ebook reader the instant we saw... its hastily-prepared web site published the night before Barnes & Noble's Nook launch , and it appears that our hunch was right: Spring Design ... (more) Spring Design sues Barnes & Noble over the Nook

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Spring Design Sues Barnes & Noble; Claims Breach Of NDA

— paidcontent.org — Somehow a lawsuit had to be lurking ... Barnes & Noble ( NYSE: BKS ), which took... a spin on the floor with just about everyone before announcing its own e-reader, is being sued by Spring ... (more) Spring Design Sues Barnes & Noble; Claims Breach Of NDA

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Spring Design Sues Barnes & Noble Over Nook E-Reader
Gearlog — ... November. It has a color, touch-sensitive display for navigation, allows for wireless downloads via AT&T;'s 3G network or Wi-Fi, and runs a variation of the Android platform. Spring Design claims that it first started filing patents for its Alex e-book reader in 2006. The device is a dual-screen, Android-based reader. It includes Internet browsing and a touch screen. According to a press release on the Spring Design Web site, it was announced on October 19. Get the rest of this story on pcmag.com.

Barnes & Noble Sued Over Nook E-Reader
OhGizmo! — ... Design filed suit this week against Barnes & Noble, accusing them of misappropriateing trade secrets and violating a non-disclosure agreement. Apparently Spring Design had shown off their device in hopes to work with the bookstore giant. Sure, it’s possible that both companies just happened to have the same great idea, but not very likely. Barnes & Noble have not yet responded to these claims, but it will be interesting to hear their side of the story. VIA [ PCMag ] ...

Barnes & Noble's Nook: Beautiful but Plagiarized?
Fast Company - Technology — ... , the company behind Alex, has filed suit against Barnes & Noble, claiming that they breached a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). And they've added an interesting wrinkle: They claim to have met with Barnes & Noble throughout 2009. In hopes of drumming up work with the company, they showed them early versions of the Alex. B&N executives supposedly praised its advanced features. Barnes & Noble is declining comment. ...

New Barnes & Noble Nook Shipments Pushed to Dec. 11
Gearlog — ... If you already pre-ordered, you are scheduled to ship on Nov. 30, but future buyers will have to wait an extra week or so. That is, if the devices actually make it to the shelves. Last week, Spring Design filed suit against B&N;, accusing them of stealing the idea for the Nook and asking the court to ...