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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: World Watch
Category: ZDNet UK
2007-05-01 06:28:02
In what could be a broader victory for software companies, the US Supreme Court on Monday ruled that Microsoft cannot be forced to pay up for patent infringement that occurs when copies of Windows are made and installed on computers abroad.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: World Watch
Category: Reuters
2007-04-30 10:36:29
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court overturned on Monday a ruling that Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research should be held liable for patent infringement on copies of the Windows operating system sold overseas.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: World Watch
Category: The Register
2007-04-26 06:54:58
Apple is facing a jury trial over allegations it ripped off a US patent filed by Xerox way back in 1987. At issue: Mac OS X 10.4's use of tabs and other UI elements to flip between different panels within a single window.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: World Watch
Category: The Register
2007-04-19 07:27:05
Each copy of Windows cost users an additional $21.50 "patent tax" to cover Microsoft litigation bills, the Software Freedom Law Center claims.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: World Watch
Category: The Register
2007-04-16 08:24:35
A patent licensing agreement between Nokia and Qualcomm has expired without being renewed. The agreement is the subject of legal action in the US and Europe.
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