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Google granted US patent for 'similarity engine'

Google granted US patent for 'similarity engine'

Search spiders could distinguish between duplicated information on web pages.
Bobby Pickering Jan 8 2007 9:40AM Software
Google patent search under fire

Google patent search under fire

Results can be incomplete and inaccurate, say intellectual property experts.
Bobby Pickering Jan 8 2007 9:40AM Software
Phone makers sued over Bluetooth patent

Phone makers sued over Bluetooth patent

University demands royalty payments for wireless technology.
Tom Sanders Jan 8 2007 9:39AM Hardware
Apple files for 'ceramic tube' patent

Apple files for 'ceramic tube' patent

Listing hints at Wi-Fi capable iPods.
Shaun Nichols Dec 5 2006 9:37AM Hardware
Open source lawyers take on e-learning patent

Open source lawyers take on e-learning patent

The Software Freedom Law Center has filed a request with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that is seeking to invalidate an "Internet-Based Education Support System" patent that is owned by e-learning provider Blackboard.
Tom Sanders Dec 1 2006 3:42PM Software
Patent sparks fly between Novell and Microsoft

Patent sparks fly between Novell and Microsoft

Microsoft's intellectual property claim against Linux still standing.
Tom Sanders Nov 23 2006 9:54AM Software
Australian research group wins Wi-Fi patent suit

Australian research group wins Wi-Fi patent suit

Judgement moves CSIRO closer to collecting 802.11 networking royalties.
Shaun Nichols Nov 23 2006 9:54AM Networking
GPL3 authors to sabotage Novell-Microsoft patent pact

GPL3 authors to sabotage Novell-Microsoft patent pact

Upcoming licence to add a clause to prevent indirect patent licence fees.
Tom Sanders Nov 22 2006 10:48AM Software
Roxio slaps Nero with patent lawsuit

Roxio slaps Nero with patent lawsuit

'Digital multimedia composition' allegedly covers video editing
using graphical storyline.
Matt Chapman Nov 20 2006 10:05AM Software
US firm wins wide area roaming patent

US firm wins wide area roaming patent

PCTEL claims it owns 'fundamental patent'.
Robert Jaques Nov 17 2006 9:54AM Networking
Microsoft patent pledge an 'empty promise'

Microsoft patent pledge an 'empty promise'

Guarantee to open source developers dismissed as 'meaningless'.
Tom Sanders Nov 14 2006 9:45AM Software
Settlement neutralises JPEG patent threat

Settlement neutralises JPEG patent threat

Forgent drops patent claim as part of US$8 million settlement.
Tom Sanders Nov 3 2006 9:49AM Software
LG.Philips accuses rival of patent infringement

LG.Philips accuses rival of patent infringement

Display giant throws legal book at Chunghwa Picture Tubes and Tatung.
Robert Jaques Oct 24 2006 3:29PM Hardware
IBM wants to lead on patent reform

IBM wants to lead on patent reform

Big Blue eyes 'patent trolls' and business methods.
Bobby Pickering Oct 23 2006 10:00AM Software
Transmeta slaps Intel with patent suit

Transmeta slaps Intel with patent suit

Chip giant accused of infringing on 10 patents.
Tom Sanders Oct 13 2006 11:51AM Hardware
IBM tackles US patent chaos

IBM tackles US patent chaos

Big Blue promotes transparent applications.
Andrew Charlesworth Sep 29 2006 10:03AM Software
Philips and Ritek settle CD patent dispute

Philips and Ritek settle CD patent dispute

Major manufacturer 'agrees to stricter licence auditing regime'.
Simon Burns Sep 28 2006 10:23AM Software
Open source community welcomes Microsoft patent pledge

Open source community welcomes Microsoft patent pledge

Promise not to enforce web services patents given cautious welcome.
Tom Sanders Sep 19 2006 3:35PM Software
Apple pays US$100m to end Creative patent spat

Apple pays US$100m to end Creative patent spat

Settlement agreement ends fight over portable media player's user interface.
Tom Sanders Aug 24 2006 4:01PM Software
DeepNines sues McAfee, claims patent infringement

DeepNines sues McAfee, claims patent infringement

Network security solutions vendor DeepNines Technologies has filed suit against anti-virus giant McAfee, claiming copyright infringement and false marking of a U.S. patent on a network management device.
Frank Washkuch Aug 21 2006 9:59PM Security

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