In response to Apple’s patent-infringement allegations, HTC says it will defend itself fully and that it designed the first color touch-screen smartphone in 2002, among other industry firsts.
– The Apple versus HTC lawsuit took a small
step forward on March 17, with HTC
releasing a public response to Apple’s allegations that HTC
smartphones infringe on patents related to the iPhone’s interface, architecture
and hardware.

quot;HTC disagrees with Apple’s actions and will fully de…