Author :
Cherry, Steven M.
Abstract :
After a jury fined Microsoft US $521million for infringement, the action moved back to the U.S. Patent And Trademark Office and a surprising patent reexamination.
Keywords :
Internet; commercial law; online front-ends; patents; Eolas; Internet; Microsoft; Web browser technology; patent infringement; patent reexamination; small Chicago technology firm; Computer hacking; Domestic safety; Electric breakdown; Internet; Product safety; Protection; Seals; Subcontracting; Terrorism; Toxic chemicals;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MSPEC.2004.1317893