thatpatguy Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 oh boy.. I bet someone got their ass totally fired over this oversight:Microsoft beats Apple, files iPod patentsLast Updated Wed, 17 Aug 2005 07:57:14 EDTCBC NewsThere are likely some red faces at Apple Computer.Apple took too long to file a patent on part of its blockbuster iPod music players, so Microsoft jumped in and beat Apple to it.Tech pundits are snickering at the prospect of Apple having to pay Bill Gates big royalties on the hugely popular iPods, which account for more than a third of Apple's revenue.On Tuesday, technology lawyer John Ferrell said Apple still has a lot of options, and this isn't a knockout blow. He said Apple could file a declaration stating it invented the technology before Microsoft filed its patent request.The company could also alter the patent claims so they don't overlap Microsoft's. Ferrell estimates it could be at least another six months before it's all sorted out. http://www.cbc.ca/story/business/national/2005/08/16/iPod_patents20050816.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 we were typing about this earlier here. nice of you to join us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatpatguy Posted August 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 rock on..yes.. I'll be here all week.. thank you.. please.. try the fish.. don't forget to tip your waiter :blush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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