If you're going to file a lawsuit, why not go for the gold? That seems to be the strategy behind a recent suit filed Tsera LLC in a Texas court. The small company is taking on Apple, Microsoft, Cowon, iRiver, Bang & Olufsen, Philips, and more--20 companies in all, including a Chinese company that manufacturers iPhone knockoffs.

The suit stems from a 2003 patent, which, according to Apple Insider, "recognizes different swipe movements on a touchpad without having to provide visual feedback or to look at the player to understand what's taking place." Tsera is seeking "enhanced" damages from Apple.