Ever since Apple’s large growth in the electronics market, and even before, they have been slammed with countless lawsuits dealing with patent and copyright infringement. But now Henry Milan is suing Apple for not paying royalties since the patent rights were violated.

“The patent for a “Flash Memory Drive with Quick Connector” was originally filed in November 2004 by the suit’s plaintiff, Henry Milan, and describes flash storage with male and female ends that allow the storage to attach to computers or other electronics through a “plurality” of connectors.”

However Apples first flash player (1st Gen Shuffle) was patented and released 4 months before Milan’s patent was granted. Apple has so far not made a statement and we will keep you posted on all the information leading up to the court date.

[Via AppleInsider.com]