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Sony Sued for Blu-Ray Patent Violation
Jaidan writes "According to a Gamespot article, a California-based company named Target Technology is suing Sony over patents it allegedly holds for silver based reflective surfaces. The suit claims that products marketed under the Blu-ray name infringe on a patent it owns for reflective layer materials in optical discs. Target is seeking a permanent injunction preventing Sony from violating its patent rights in the future, as well as damages with interest, multiplied due to what it characterizes as deliberate and willful infringement. ' The patent addresses what Target called a need for specific types of silver-based alloys with the advantages (but not the price) of gold. According to the patent, the alloys are also more resistant to corrosion than pure silver. Target does not specify in its suit whether it believes all of Sony's Blu-ray discs infringe on its patent, or the suit applies to just a portion of the discs manufactured. The patent was filed in April of 2004 and granted in March of 2006.'"
Let's hope this bankrupts $ony and forces their P$3 off the market. As a blathering 360 fanboy I won't settle for anything less than full MS control of gaming. Maybe MS can find a patent or two to destroy Nintendo? One can hope.
Probably because the GP doesn't need someone else to think for him? I realize that coming to your own conclusions can be a scary experience, but you ought to try it some time.
this will finally be the last nail in sony's coffin! this will bring them down just like linux has brought down microsoft from their high horse! this is the year that all large companies will fail and bow to small companies and oss!
lol! when are you gimps ever going to learn?