Short Take: IBM, USR sued

General Patent Corporation International sued IBM and U.S. Robotics for patent infringement. GPC claims four of its patents were infringed: "Connector Interface," "Multiple Connector Interface," "Programmable Connector," and "Integrated Connector and Modem." GPC also has notified other companies of possible patent infringement suits.

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General Patent Corporation International sued and U.S. Robotics for patent infringement. GPC claims four of its patents were infringed: "Connector Interface," "Multiple Connector Interface," "Programmable Connector," and "Integrated Connector and Modem." GPC also has notified other companies of possible patent infringement suits.