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Microsoft holds off on Eolas-based tweaks
January 29, 2004
The software maker says it won't change Windows or Internet Explorer until its efforts to appeal Eolas Technologies' suit or invalidate the patent are settled.
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Microsoft seeks patent covering Web feed readers
December 21, 2006
Just before announcing support for Web syndication format RSS, Redmond filed a pair of U.S. patent applications.
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Microsoft tweaks Explorer to address ruling
October 7, 2003
The software maker moves ahead with what it calls "modest changes" to its Internet browser as a result of the patent suit brought against it by Eolas Technologies.
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Patent case challenges Microsoft's 'AutoPlay'
October 13, 2004
Federal judge rules against software giant in a case that focuses on technology for automatically loading software from a disc.
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Eolas files motion to enjoin IE
October 8, 2003
The holder of a browser plug-in patent asks a court for a permanent injunction against Microsoft's distribution of Internet Explorer, in the continuation of a patent infringement case.
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Judge rules Microsoft infringed on Eolas patent
January 15, 2004
A federal judge upholds a jury verdict that Internet Explorer infringes on patent rights held by Eolas and the University of California, pushing the case to appeal.
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Eolas, Microsoft make their case--again
December 8, 2004
Microsoft faces a friendly panel at the U.S. Court of Appeals on a key issue in the crucial Web patent fight.
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The Eolas-Microsoft case--patent ending?
March 16, 2004
The U.S. Patent Office signals that it's prepared to throw out controversial browser claims in a $521 million infringement verdict against Microsoft. But it's not over yet.
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Web patent critics spotlight old technology
October 31, 2003
The Web community hunts desperately for evidence of "prior art" to thwart Eolas' patent suit against Microsoft.
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Microsoft's new best friends
October 31, 2003
News.com's Charles Cooper says the Eolas dispute has convinced even Microsoft bashers that what's good for Bill Gates is good for the rest of the PC industry.
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Patent office to re-examine Eolas patent
November 12, 2003
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office agrees to re-examine the Eolas patent for a browser plug-in, a development likely to bring cheer to Microsoft and software patent foes alike.
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Eolas strikes back; Microsoft prepares appeal
May 11, 2004
The University of California and Eolas file a response to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, two months after the office issued a rare re-examination of the Eolas browser patent that has Microso...
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Visto sues Microsoft for patent infringement
December 15, 2005
After linking up with RIM nemesis NTP, Visto goes after Windows Mobile and says Microsoft's back at antitrust game.
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Microsoft appeals Eolas decision
June 8, 2004
The software giant appeals the $521 million patent infringement judgment a federal district court handed down in August.
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Bell tolling for PNG graphics format?
June 9, 2003
A patent underlying the popular GIF format is set to expire soon. That could make PNG, created as a royalty free alternative, obsolete--unless other issues come into play.
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Getting patently offensive
January 21, 2004
Attorney Brian Mudge writes that patent infringement lawsuits are fated to become a permanent part of the technology industry landscape.
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AT&T sues eBay, PayPal over patent
November 20, 2003
The telecommunications giant files suit against eBay and PayPal, alleging patent infringement--the latest skirmish in the escalating Web patent wars.
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Legislating creativity--feds plan patent reform
September 13, 2005
Proposed law could make sweeping changes in the nation's patent system. But some say it's still not enough. Image: Patenting PB&J
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Week in review: Virus king
January 30, 2004
All eyes were on security as a fast-moving e-mail virus claimed the crown as the worst ever, and along the way it managed to make enemies of two software heavyweights.
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