Re: [flalug] Patent Infringement Lawsuit Filed Against Red Hat & Novell - Just Like Ballmer Predicted

From: tom smith (atomsmitty@gmail.com)
Date: Fri Oct 12 2007 - 17:21:58 EDT

Ron Youvan wrote:
>
>> It seems that Steve Ballmer is more than just "well informed" when he
>> made his
>> threats recently.
>
>> http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20071011205044141
>
> I'm completely lost on this one, the patent is 16 year old (give or
> take a year)
> and it died after 14 years, where is the meat? (Where is the problem?)

Patents are valid for 17 years provided the renewal fees are paid.
Smitty

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