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Judge rules Microsoft infringed on Eolas patent | |
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| Time: 03:17 EST/08:17 GMT | News Source: E-Mail | Posted By: Jonathan Tigner | ||
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Thanks, Bruce: A Chicago federal judge on Wednesday upheld a $512 million patent verdict against Microsoft that could ultimately force major changes in many of the most common Internet software products. Judge James Zagel said he saw no reason to overturn an August jury verdict that said Microsoft's Internet Explorer Web browsing software had infringed on patent rights held jointly by small developer Eolas Technologies and the University of California. As part of his decision, Zagel barred Microsoft from distributing versions of its Web software that include the potentially infringing technology. However, he immediately put that injunction on hold until an appeal has run its course. Microsoft is expected to appeal immediately. | ||
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| #1 By 1845 (67.161.212.73) at 1/15/2004 3:30:20 AM |
| Ugh. Even if this does't get overturned on subsequent appeal, IIUC, it can still be nullified if the PTO invalidates Eolas' patent. This is a curious case. |
| #2 By 2231 (164.86.99.3) at 1/15/2004 9:42:32 AM |
| Say some jusdge declares the patent invalid, then what? What are Eolas' options? Does the court process start all over again with Eolas appealing or is that the end of it? |
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