Google's Motorola takeover could trigger fresh patents battle with Apple

The European Commission and the US Department of Justice have given the go-ahead to Google's $12.5bn (£10.4bn) acquisition of Motorola Mobility (MMI), the US handset and set-top box maker – a move that will open a new and potentially explosive chapter in the fight over smartphone patents.China must also do the same before the merger can be completed.The approval puts Google and Apple at