Apple have recently filed a lawsuit in the UK courts claiming that phone manufacturer Nokia is infringing nine of the companies smartphone technology patents.

Nokia and Apple both claim that each other is using patented technology without paying royalties.

The new lawsuit in the UK is an extension of the long running dispute between the 2 companies which started in the US when Nokia alleged that Apple had infringed on a number of patents including 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity. Two months later Apple filled a counter-suit.

The US legal proceedings are on hold pending findings by the US International Trade Commission on the two claims next year.