Apple may be preparing to engage in a significant strategic aquisition, at least that's what's suggested by the company's move to hire HP's leading legal corporate buyout specialist, Charles Charnas.
Bear with us. We understand that recruitment isn't necessarily the most engaging story, but let's take a quick look at this.
Firstly, Apple has hired Charnas to lead its corporate department, filling a role that hasn't been occupied for seven years. In his new post, Charnas will oversee Apple's intellectual property and strategic acquisitions.
We accept that Apple's IP effort may need an extra hand as the company files patent after patent in order to secure and develop its iPhone.
Consider the experience the newly-appointed lawyer and 18-year HP veteran has: principally, he led the $25 bill
