Apple is clear on its earnings call, he would not tolerate any pilfering of its iPhone intellectual property. It was less direct, however, about who that is directed at.

But Palm, with its recently introduced Palm Pre, apparently not willing to play by the rules of corporate posturing, as well.

Palm representative, according to an interview with AllThingsD, notes his company is satisfied with the innovation, and any problems to defend his changes.

Said Palm representation:

When faced with legal action, we are confident that we have the tools necessary to protect themselves.

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