Patent troll claims it invented the Windows 8 and Windows Phone “tiles”
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Re: Patent troll claims it invented the Windows 8 and Windows Phone “tiles”
#2Never shipped a product, only started describing its tech as "tiles" in 2011.
The word "tile" is used prominently in the patent.
Re: Patent troll claims it invented the Windows 8 and Windows Phone “tiles”
#3I think we all agree that software patents just gotta go (specially the ones regarding UI). The real question is how to make that happen. Perhaps having a big player like Microsoft targeted by a troll will help.
Re: Patent troll claims it invented the Windows 8 and Windows Phone “tiles”
#4I thought this was an article from The Onion.
Re: Patent troll claims it invented the Windows 8 and Windows Phone “tiles”
#5There was a piece of DOS software in the late 80's called HyperPad which had tiles and used them to display status and launch applications. I can't find a single screenshot of it though unfortunately.
I'm sure that is probably slightly "more prior" art.
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#6Gee, waiting until Windows 8 releases before filing a lawsuit rather than before hand when the damage to your "company" could have been avoided. I wonder why that is...
Seriously though, even disregarding any previous prior art, Microsoft already did stuff like this back in 98 when it was called Active Channel.
Re: Patent troll claims it invented the Windows 8 and Windows Phone “tiles”
#7I am glad that a patent troll has directly attacked one of the software giants. Now hopefully Microsoft with its deep pockets and legal team can crush this troll.
Re: Patent troll claims it invented the Windows 8 and Windows Phone “tiles”
#8Is it possible to sue a patent troll for time and legal fees if you win the original case?
I know they are basically shell corporations, but it would be great to see these patent cases incurring some risk for the trolls.
Re: Patent troll claims it invented the Windows 8 and Windows Phone “tiles”
#9I have now realized that anything can happen in the world of ...
Re: Patent troll claims it invented the Windows 8 and Windows Phone “tiles”
#10I am glad that a patent troll has directly attacked one of the software giants. Now hopefully Microsoft with its deep pockets and legal team can crush this troll.
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