Apple hires lead patent counsel; Samsung alleges conflict of interest

Apple has recently replaced its top intellectual property counsel even as it is embroiled in numerous patent lawsuits—both offensive and defensive. Meanwhile, one of its biggest suits against rival Samsung could face a potential snag as Samsung has moved to have Apple's outside lawyers removed due to potential conflict of interest.

Reuters reported on Tuesday that Richard Lutton, Jr, Apple's on-staff lead intellectual property attorney, has left the company. BJ Watrous, previously a vice president and deputy general counsel for intellectual property at HP, is now listed as vice president and chief IP counsel for Apple on his LinkedIn profile.

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