Microsoft has a problem…
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They are being sued by InterTrust. The company claims Microsoft is infringing on its patents by using their technology in the majority of Microsoft’s product line.
The piece ran in Fortune magazine:
“InterTrust’s engineers developed and patented what they say are key inventions in two areas: so-called digital-rights management and trusted systems. The technologies are essential to the digital distribution of copyrighted music and movies, and to maintaining the security of e-commerce in general.”
InterTrust is now backed by Sony Corporation of America and Phillips Electronics, so this isn’t some guy in his garage, the lawsuit could pose a serious threat.
Read the article here: http://www.fortune.com/fortune/technology/articles/0,15114,466180,00.html
interesting stuff. somebody actually stepping up to microsoft (the bully)
btw: great site ejovi + great book.
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