Microsoft patent penalty increased
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 by Island Dog | Discussion: Microsoft
I actually haven't heard much of this before, but not a good ruling though.
"Microsoft willfully infringed on the patents of a small Michigan company and engaged in litigation misconduct in its effort to defend itself, a federal judge ruled Friday.
U.S. District Judge Leonard Davis upped a jury's award against Microsoft by $25 million, plus nearly $2 million in legal costs. He cited several instances of misconduct and "ample circumstantial evidence" that Microsoft viewed the patent-holder, closely held z4 Technologies, as "a small and irrelevant company that was not worthy of Microsoft's time and attention, even if Microsoft was potentially infringing its patents."
"Microsoft willfully infringed on the patents of a small Michigan company and engaged in litigation misconduct in its effort to defend itself, a federal judge ruled Friday.
U.S. District Judge Leonard Davis upped a jury's award against Microsoft by $25 million, plus nearly $2 million in legal costs. He cited several instances of misconduct and "ample circumstantial evidence" that Microsoft viewed the patent-holder, closely held z4 Technologies, as "a small and irrelevant company that was not worthy of Microsoft's time and attention, even if Microsoft was potentially infringing its patents."
CharlesCS
Reply #2 Thursday, August 24, 2006 9:46 AM
But Isn't it true though? I guess honesty is really not the best policy.
Reply #2 Thursday, August 24, 2006 9:46 AM
| " that Microsoft viewed the patent-holder, closely held z4 Technologies, as "a small and irrelevant company that was not worthy of Microsoft's time and attention, even if Microsoft was potentially infringing its patents." |
But Isn't it true though? I guess honesty is really not the best policy.
WillyD13
Reply #3 Sunday, August 27, 2006 10:11 PM
Reply #3 Sunday, August 27, 2006 10:11 PM
Yup, ol'Billy boy thinks his "v-8's" only fit him!!!
Guess this "little guy" showed 'im different!! GOOD GOIN'!!!
Guess this "little guy" showed 'im different!! GOOD GOIN'!!!
Bichur
Reply #4 Sunday, August 27, 2006 10:37 PM
Reply #4 Sunday, August 27, 2006 10:37 PM
Let's be fair...it wasn't just Bill...Autodesk was doing the same thing & got their fine upped too.
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Reply #1 Thursday, August 24, 2006 12:03 AM