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Amazon Gift Ordering Patent Revoked In EU

Posted by Zonk on from the merriest-gift-of-all dept.

Elektroschock writes "The Amazon gift ordering patent was revoked by the European Patent Office. In a press release they write: 'The so-called 'Gift Order Patent' has been revoked by the EPO in an opposition proceeding today after a hearing involving three opposing parties and the patent proprietor, Amazon Inc. The patent relates to a method for purchasing goods over the Internet to be sent as gifts.' Santa did not have to lodge opposition against the patent. The opponents were Fleurop, the FFII and the German computer science society. What strikes me is that so many parties were infringing upon the patent, and yet you need very few organizations to file an opposition. Why are not more patents opposed?"

2 of 62 comments (clear)

  1. that's great but... by edxwelch · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    will they revoke the world domination patent?
    http://pttbt.ca/2007/11/22/amazon-sneaks-world-domination-past-patent-office.html

  2. The EU by tristian_was_here · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    The EU comission are good for preventing the USA from "trying" to rule the EU.