Apple Settlement Decision Lands Patent Attorney in Public Spotlight Thursday November 30, 11:00 am ET
SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent out-of-court settlement between Apple Computer and the owner of the patent that covers the downloading of music and video with the ability to play music and video on a device (technology essential to the iPod and other music and video technology) has landed the attorney in the national spotlight. Michael Starkweather is now commenting on the impact of Apple's decision that affects "The future of the whole cell phone, iPod and PDA industry. That's the billion dollar patent." Starkweather believes that this patent has just overcome its first major legal victory. "I believe that, with this patent in hand, Apple will eventually be after every phone company, film maker, computer maker and video producer to pay royalties on every download of not just music but also movies and videos."
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