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Amazon hits back at IBM over patents

December 15, 2006 E-commerce giant bashes suit, lodges its own patent infringement claims. Big Blue stands by allegations. TAGS: Amazon.com Inc., patent, infringement, IBM Corp., litigation, e-commerce, response

Google keyword infringement case to proceed

March 30, 2006 Court rules that a lawsuit over a company purchasing a rival's trademark as a search keyword should go to trial. TAGS: GEICO, trademark, infringement, lawsuit, Google Inc., Yahoo! Inc., purchase, trial

Experts say Microsoft's patent quest won't go far

May 16, 2007 It's unrealistic for Microsoft to expect open-source groups to actively seek out patent infringements, experts say. TAGS: patent, infringement, engineer, Linux kernel, open-source software, intellectual property, Microsoft Corp., open source, Linux

Grokster and the wisdom of Solomon

July 5, 2005 An IP attorney says the Supreme Court found a way to appease both camps, though neither may be entirely satisfied with the result. TAGS: Grokster Ltd., StreamCast Networks, Sony Betamax, conduct, infringement, court, instrument, file-sharing, purpose, intellectual property, sale, VCR, analysis, recorder

Supreme Court to review Microsoft patent appeal

October 27, 2006 Case stemming from spat with AT&T could change how damages are awarded for infringement of U.S. patents on software shipped overseas. TAGS: liability, infringement, R&D, AT&T Corp., patent, damage, court, decision, U.S., software company, component, Microsoft Corp.

Justice Dept. pushes stiffer antipiracy laws

November 10, 2005 Department wants Congress to make it a crime to "attempt" copyright infringement. Also seeks stronger penalties. TAGS: antipiracy, proposal, infringement, prosecutor, piracy, intellectual property, penalty, crime, department, law, government, file-sharing

Google wins in trademark suit with Geico

December 15, 2004 Judge rules that the search giant's use of trademarks in keyword advertising is legal. TAGS: GEICO, Overture Services Inc., trademark, infringement, Judge, Google Inc., motion, mark, law, Internet search

Music industry lashes out at Kazaa trial

November 29, 2004 Trial begins with music industry attorney calling Kazaa an "engine of copyright piracy to a degree of magnitude never before seen." TAGS: Tony Bannon, Sharman Networks Ltd., Kazaa BV, Kazaa, Altnet, Brilliant Digital Entertainment, infringement, attorney, Universal Music Group, Sydney, investor, license agreement, trial, CEO, P2P

Google may be liable for trademark infringement

August 17, 2005 Court opinion leaves open question of liability for Geico trademarks used in Google ad text. TAGS: GEICO, trademark, infringement, advertiser, Google Inc., court, opinion, law, insurance company, mark, text, Yahoo! Inc.

How to fight against patent terrorism

January 6, 2005 Attorney Richard Wilder says CIOs will increasingly need to weigh indemnification policies before making purchases. TAGS: indemnification, intellectual property, patent infringement, infringement, lawsuit, SCO Group Inc., Novell Inc., open-source software, Linux, threat, software company, U.S., Microsoft Corp.

Ruling adds to confusion over legality of keywords

April 1, 2006 In ruling that counters findings in other cases, court says pharmacies didn't infringe on Merck trademark through use of "Zocor" keyword. TAGS: Merck Co., GEICO, dilution, pharmacy, infringement, court, defendant, New York, confusion, search engine, decision, Time Warner Inc., Google Inc., link

Geico gets green light to sue Google, Overture

September 2, 2004 Decision in case over whether trademarks can be linked to search results is a blow to search giants, CNET News.com has learned. TAGS: GEICO, Overture Services Inc., trademark, infringement, Google Inc., motion, Judge, decision, search result, brand, Sony Corp.