Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Microsoft Settles Mouse Patent Case



Two related patent cases brought by Plaintiff F and G Research Inc. against Microsoft were consolidated by Judge Martinez, and then re-assigned to Judge Jones. The cases involved U.S. Patent No. 5,313,229 for a "Mouse and Method for Concurrent Cursor and Scrolling Position." In an order dismissing the cases with prejudice, Judge Jones indicated that the parties have reached a settlement. So far, details of the settlement remain confidential.

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  • At August 2, 2008 at 9:56 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Vertical Computer Systems Inc. (VCSY) settled the patent infringement claim that it initiated in federal court against Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), according to a document filed Friday with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Under a confidential settlement agreement, the company said it granted Microsoft a non-exclusive, fully paid-up license under the patent which was the subject of the legal proceeding. No further details of the settlement was provided in the filing.

     

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