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Microsoft Sues TiVo

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the i've-got-patent-pending dept.

doperative notes that "TiVo [is accused] of infringing four patents. Microsoft is asking that TiVo be barred from importing the digital-video recorders, which are primarily made in Mexico and sold in the U.S... The four patents in the ITC case relate to program schedules and selection, controlling the interface, and a way to restrict use of the DVR based on the program’s rating."

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  1. rating? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    >restrict use of the DVR based on the program’s rating.

    Isn't that what the rating was put there FOR? my god, how did they get a patent on that?!!?