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home :: Copywrongs :: Microsoft_Calls...hange.html

Fri, 11 Mar 2005
Microsoft Calls For Patent Law Change

Maybe even Mr. Bill knows which side of the bread is buttered after all ...

In a CeBIT debate today it was concluded that the MS monopoly would not exist with today's software patenting in place back in 1985. Some highly influential stakeholders with real business interests are often forgotten: patent professionals and the patent offices. What if there was no evil MS conspiracy behind all those patent plans? Microsoft General Counsel Brad Smith is very concerned of submarine patents and patent trolls for Microsoft's business. He said patent reform should begin at home.

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