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Microsoft Holds Off on Eolas Patent Changes

Posted by michael on from the now-you-see-it dept.

Walkiry writes "As reported by Reuters, Microsoft believes the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office might come to the rescue and cancel the patent that was going to force them into changing the behaviour of Internet Explorer. Maybe the Patent Office is finally getting a clue? Or is it Microsoft's long arm? Time will tell..."

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  1. what to feel by jdc180 · · Score: 0, Troll

    well what is it, are they dumb, evil, or good?? Soo many storys, maybe we should rename this to slashdot.NET :)

  2. Ridiculous Patents by Tongue+In+A+Box · · Score: 0, Troll

    Why are ridiculous patents so amazing in a country where a woman can sue a restaurant (marginally) for making coffee too hot?