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TomTom Sues Microsoft For Patent Infringement

Posted by timothy on from the gentlemen-do-not-consult-each-other's-patents dept.

CWmike writes "GPS device maker TomTom has shot back at Microsoft with a claim of patent infringement, after the software giant raised concerns in the Linux community with a recent lawsuit against TomTom. In a suit filed earlier this week, TomTom alleges that Microsoft infringes on four patents in mapping software Microsoft Streets and Trips. TomTom is asking for triple damages for willful infringement, since it says it had notified Microsoft about its alleged infringement. Microsoft said it was reviewing TomTom's filing and that it remains committed to a licensing solution and has been for more than a year."

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  1. Re:Stop the world, I want off by je+ne+sais+quoi · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    And don't forget the interaction of corporations with society:

    AIG: Waaaahhh! I need to get my bonus?
    Taxpayer: We gave you lots of money after you lost all your money and ours also. You don't deserve a bonus, you're too rich already.
    AIG: Waaahhhh! I was promised this! Now I won't be able to attract the best talent.

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    Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the war room!
  2. Re:Yet another patent story... by Windows_NT · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    yes, it is friday, first day of spring, a time for a new beginning. Let today be known as the day of no patents .. wait im gonna patent that idea.
    Its snowing outside .. its the first fricken day of spring and its snowing! it took me 20 minutes to drive 6 miles cuz some crazy bitch in a white car could only go 30Mph.. the roads arent that bad, crazy lady ...
    Patents? oh, "Today TomTom got sued by FredFred for its alleged infringments on creating a name using the same word twice."
    Yes .. thank God it is friday.

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