Apple Is Accused of Violating Software Patent

outz writes "And it begins... Creative Technology, a maker of portable music players, has accused Apple Computer of violating a newly granted software patent covering the way users navigate music selections." From the NYT article: "Creative Technology, which is based in Singapore and has United States operations in Milpitas, Calif., said it would consider every option available to defend the patent, including possible legal action. Apple declined to comment on the patent. The patent, which the company calls the Zen Patent, covers Creative's interface for portable players, which allows users to select a song, album or track by navigating a succession of menus. The patent office awarded the patent on Aug. 9." We reported on the granting of the patent a few days ago.

Comments

Bound to be a lot of discussion

[m50d]

After all, there are plenty of people here willing to defend software patents, especially when a sleazy company like Apple is involved.

Neuter them!

[TheKnave]

Neuter CEOs of companies that try to patent obvious things. They cannot be allowed to breed!

Re:Yet Another Bullshit Patent Dispute

[CynicalGuy]

Or how about this: we already press citizens into jury duty yes? Why not press them into reviewing patent applications?

Congratulations. That's the most retarded suggestion I've ever heard.

Re:Creative is already better bargain

[Doctor_Jest]

Yeah whatever, fanboy.

I never stated anything about the "Free market" other than this was a rare case that the actual "free" market chose the better product.

I have used Creative's products. They are shit. I own a Nomad Jukebox. It took 4 (FOUR!!!) Firmware revisions to actually transfer more than ONE SONG AT A TIME to the hard drive from either my PC or my Mac. I have watched my friend show off his Zen to me (that looked like my iPod... oh so very close to it) and have it LOCK UP 3 times. The third time it was locked up so solid he just put it back in the bag.

So fuck off, ace. You need to quit trolling for Creative and actually USE their stuff before spouting like a little fan-geek.

My iPod works. So what if you don't like that? Grow up and stop trying to be such a big shot. I used an iPod long before there was such a thing as the iTunes music store. And I used it on my PC and Mac. Get your own books and study a little bit about not believing every marketing packet you read.

The short bus will be here to pick you up soon. Don't forget your Scooby Doo lunchbox.