Sander Vesik wrote:
--- Alex <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I read this patent and I think it covers every conceivable method of
communication between computers done by applications, connected by any
means. If this patent is enfoceable, Microsoft would own the methods of
communicating on any form of communication means applications could
communicate with each other. Claim 1 defines this.
uh, no, not really. please read some more patents and get an understanding on
how
what is written in the patent application messhes together to form the patent.
Claim 1 stands alone. It was awarded alone. Others may depend on it,
but it depends on none.
The USPTO does not enforce patents and patents are worthless until they
stand up to a challenge in court.
Nonsense. Most patents, including ones on which millions of dollars are paid for
licences every year never get challenged in court.
It is up to you to enforce your patent, through the courts if necessary.
The patent office only grants patents based on unique teachings
disclosed by them.
This patent looks to be largely unenforceable. Who are they going to
take to court? Everybody on the internet or a network who is running
applications that communicate with each other?
whoever violates in their opinion the things that patent really is about.
They can do that if they wish to spend the money. MS has plenty.
Doesn't mean their patent will stand up.
The patent is only enforceable if a court agrees that it is and issues
an order for the defendant to cease infringing or the defendant
negotiates prior to a court decision.
Cheers,
Alex Janssen
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