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Google launches patent search site

December 14, 2006 Company claims its site--though still limited--offers a better search format than the U.S. government's site. TAGS: patent, Google Inc.

Nokia pays Qualcomm $20 million for patents

April 5, 2007 The handset maker turned over the second-quarter payment for the use of patents related to one flavor of 3G technology. TAGS: Qualcomm Inc., patent, handset maker, Nokia Corp., handset, 3G, payment, agreement

Microsoft criticized for 'IPv6-like' patent

March 23, 2005 Software giant comes under fire for "yet another example of how patents can kill or inhibit standards." TAGS: IPv6, patent, Microsoft Corp., IP

Patent claim against Microsoft, HP dismissed

August 9, 2006 Judge rules in favor of Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard in a case over Windows Mobile software and iPaq handhelds. TAGS: patent, Microsoft Windows Mobile, HP, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

IBM expands free access to patents

October 24, 2005 Health care, education groups can use patents in open-software standards for Web services, e-forms and open document formats. TAGS: patent, IBM Corp., health care, Web service, OpenDocument Format, standards, health

Microsoft sued over VPN patents

February 15, 2007 VirnetX is seeking damages and an injunction against the Redmond, Wash., software giant. TAGS: VPN, patent, Microsoft Corp.

HP, Gateway split patent wins in dispute

August 8, 2005 Computer makers claim legal victories on patent infringement lawsuits related to PC and server technology. TAGS: patent, Gateway Inc., HP, California, server, PC

Google wins patent for search results page design

December 13, 2006 Intellectual-property lawyers say there's no need to fret about infringement lawsuits unless sites are veritable copies. TAGS: patent, search result, invention, intellectual property, Google Inc., attorney, design, lawyer, protection, GUI

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. TAGS: patent, software patent, innovation, Red Hat Inc., open source, CEO, Microsoft Corp.

Patent Office to re-examine 1-Click

May 19, 2006 Amazon.com's patent faces more scrutiny after New Zealand actor raises questions over prior art. TAGS: patent, Amazon.com Inc., actor, New Zealand, blog

LG licenses Honeywell GPS patents

December 26, 2005 The patents describe how to improve accuracy of satellite-based GPS systems by augmenting GPS data with inertial measurements. TAGS: Honeywell International Inc., patent, LG Electronics Inc., GPS, satellite

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. TAGS: patent, Oracle Corp., open source, open-source software, Red Hat Inc., Linux, database

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. TAGS: patent, IBM Corp., intellectual property, open source, e-commerce

IBM: Amazon violates our patents

October 23, 2006 Big Blue files suit, saying mega e-tailer is infringing intellectual property ranging from advertising to hyperlink technology. TAGS: patent, Amazon.com Inc., IBM Corp., intellectual property

Virtual keyboard tops Apple patent requests

April 28, 2006 Mac maker files patents for a "smart" virtual keyboard, a two-way screen and tech that lets iPods talk to TVs. TAGS: patent, videoconferencing, key, keyboard, Apple Computer, touch screen, Apple iPod, TV

Ampex, Sony settle patent row

November 29, 2004 As part of the deal, Sony will spend $40 million through April 2006 to license Ampex-patented technology. TAGS: Ampex, patent, Eastman Kodak Co., Sony Corp., digital camera, camera

Hewlett-Packard sues Acer for patent infringement

March 27, 2007 Dispute involves five patents for technology HP says the smaller PC company is using without permission. TAGS: patent infringement, patent, Acer Inc., complaint, PC company, HP, Gateway Inc., U.S., PC

Microsoft files counterclaim against Lucent

May 15, 2006 Software giant alleges that Lucent Technologies infringes on several of its patents. TAGS: Lucent Technologies Inc., patent, Microsoft Corp.

Patent enforcement necessary

August 6, 2005 On the topic of patent reform, a reader suggests why patent enforcement is sometimes necessary even when a product is not made. TAGS: patent, enforcement, ROI, financing, small business, researcher

CA opens patents to open source

September 7, 2005 Following IBM's lead, Computer Associates donates 14 of its patents to open-source projects. TAGS: Computer Associates International Inc., patent, open source, open-source project, open-source community, IBM Corp.
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