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Oracle bands with open-source patent group
March 27, 2007 Database giant agrees not to sue over patents in Linux and associated open-source software--including open-source databases.IBM wins patent glory, but seeks reform
January 11, 2007 Big Blue was awarded the most U.S. patents in 2006, but it still wants patent system tweaks.Red Hat CEO decries software patents
May 22, 2007 Patents 'absolutely' retard the pace of innovation, CEO Matthew Szulik argues, but he doesn't call for their abolition.IBM offers 500 patents for open-source use
January 11, 2005 Big Blue will let open-source developers use 500 software patents without fear of infringement lawsuits.Open-source group wants educational patent reversed
December 1, 2006 The Software Freedom Law Center says the "junk patent" threatens open-source projects. The holder says it's willing to deal--but the group asks too much.Report: Microsoft says open source violates 235 patents
May 14, 2007 Top Microsoft lawyer alleges in a magazine interview that the Linux kernel and OpenOffice.org violate hundreds of the company's patents.Education software firm OKs open-source patent use
February 1, 2007 Blackboard, whose software manages university courses, pledges not to use patents against open-source alternatives.Microsoft has OS patents; Linux has none
December 4, 2006 ActiveGrid's Peter Yared says the Microsoft-Novell deal creates competition and is ultimately good for customers.Week in review: Microsoft's patent offensive
May 18, 2007 Company identifies infringed-on patents, invites infringers to strike licensing deals. Not many takers, so far.Is open source getting to Microsoft?
September 15, 2006 Pledge not to sue over Web services patents reflects the spread of the collaborative development model--as far as Microsoft, even.Novell vows patent defense of open source
October 12, 2004 Software maker says it will defend customers' open-source packages as vigorously as it would defend its own products.Microsoft agitates for open-source patent pacts
May 14, 2007 Company's more threatening stance spotlights its effort to pressure open-source firms to license its patents.Microsoft patent peace--or patent war?
November 3, 2006 By declaring a "patent peace" with Novell Linux, did the software company just declare patent war with the open-source realm?Gauging Microsoft threat to Europe's Linux users
September 20, 2007 Company could call on patents filed with the European Patent Office to sue U.K. open-source users, but the situation's complicated.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.Novell joins EFF for patent reform
May 23, 2007 Stung by criticism of its patent pact with Microsoft, Novell agrees to support Electronic Frontier Foundation's patent-busting work.Microsoft makes Linux pact with Novell
November 2, 2006 Former software foes pledge to work together to help Windows world and Linux world interoperate. Video: Ballmer outlines Novell dealPhoto: Shaking hands on LinuxStallman: OSDL patent project 'worse than nothing'
September 19, 2006 Project to fight low-quality patents could make legal terrain tougher for open source, FSF founder says.NetApp files patent suit against Sun
September 5, 2007 Network Appliance alleges Sun Microsystems' ZFS storage software violates seven of its patents, seeks permanent injunction.Microsoft gives go-ahead to open-source Web services
September 13, 2006 Company won't assert patents related to 35 Web services specs--a move designed to ease developers' legal concerns. Sponsored matches for "patent"
