Microsoft, Others, File "Stealth" Patents

bobwyman writes "Microsoft and others seem to be filing large numbers of "stealth patent applications" that hide the identify of the "assignee", or owner, of a patent application even though the legal principle of 'Duty of Candor' may legally require them to disclose their interest in the patent. Concealment of patent assignees permits a number of opportunities for fraud in the patent process while also making it more difficult to study patterns of application activity and 'inventiveness.' If not already illegal to conceal assignments, there should be laws written to make it illegal in the future."

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An abuse company that sometimes supplies software

[Futurepower(R)]

Often it seems that Microsoft is not a software company that is sometimes abusive, but is an abuse company that sometimes supplies software.

For example, Microsoft keeps control describes ways in which Microsoft has made Windows XP more difficult for the customer.

Earlier on Slashdot today there was an article about Microsoft deliberately trying to sabotage the Opera browser.