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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. TAGS: Eolas Technologies Inc., patent, tweak, Microsoft Internet Explorer, consulting, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, software company, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, operating system

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. TAGS: patent, RSS, RSS reader, program manager, Redmond, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., blog, Web browser, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Eolas Technologies Inc., object-oriented programming, patent, object-oriented, Microsoft Internet Explorer, RealNetworks Inc., Macromedia Inc., Microsoft Corp., Web browser, open source, Apple Computer, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: patent, motion, storage media, suit, federal judge, evidence, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, California, Web browser, TV, Microsoft Windows, PC

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. TAGS: Eolas Technologies Inc., patent, Microsoft Internet Explorer, motion, injunction, court, Apple Computer, Web browser, Macromedia Inc., Microsoft Corp., open source

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. TAGS: Eolas Technologies Inc., patent, Judge, federal judge, appeal, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, programming

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. TAGS: Eolas Technologies Inc., patent, judgment, appeal, argument, court, spokesman, art, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser

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. TAGS: Eolas Technologies Inc., re-examination, patent, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., agency, Microsoft Internet Explorer

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. TAGS: Eolas Technologies Inc., patent, art, Microsoft Internet Explorer, community, Web page, Microsoft Corp., Web browser

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. TAGS: Eolas Technologies Inc., Tim Berners-Lee, patent, computer industry, decision, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, software company

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. TAGS: Eolas Technologies Inc., re-examination, patent, Tim Berners-Lee, art, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer

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... TAGS: Eolas Technologies Inc., re-examination, patent office, patent, university, appeal, attorney, response, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser

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. TAGS: Eolas Technologies Inc., patent office, brief, patent, art, court, decision, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, spokesman, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: PNG, Unisys Corp., GIF, patent, royalty, intellectual property, Microsoft Internet Explorer, JPEG, freeware, animation, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: patent, basement, entrepreneur, e-commerce, lawsuit, small business, Amazon.com Inc., activity, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: PayPal, eBay Inc., patent infringement, Bank One Corp., patent, AT&T Corp., suit, transaction, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, Microsoft Corp.

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 TAGS: patent, Eolas Technologies Inc., idea, Linux, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: MyDoom virus, Eolas Technologies Inc., e-mail virus, virus, SCO Group Inc., Week in review, patent, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, U.S., e-mail, server, PC, Microsoft Windows
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