Angry Birds maker Rovio sued over app patents
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Re: Angry Birds maker Rovio sued over app patents
#2So yet another 'You've violated our patents, but we aren't saying which ones' story?
I don't say this often, but I'm going to this time:
That should be illegal.
It's a threat, clear and simple. It's an attempt to force them into action without actually having to have anything concrete. It causes a ton of pain and anguish, and costs a lot of money, even if they never actually sue. It's absolutely ridiculous and should never be allowed.
Is it really that different than libel or slander? You're accusing someone of something without providing any proof that it's true. And if you just say 'whoops' afterwards, you're scott-free, but they've still got damages to their reputation and bottom line.
It's disgusting and cowardly.
Re: Angry Birds maker Rovio sued over app patents
#3Software Patents Must Die.
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#4These patent lawsuits are getting ridiculous. Going to get to the point where it stifles innovation. Progress on platforms is slowed, indie developers who are hoping for a viral hit will get smacked with some BS lawsuit, etc.
Re: Angry Birds maker Rovio sued over app patents
#5These patent lawsuits are getting ridiculous. Going to get to the point where it stifles innovation. Progress on platforms is slowed, indie developers who are hoping for a viral hit will get smacked with some BS lawsuit, etc.
I think we're already at that point unfortunately.
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#6Looks like they went after big companies and studios too, maybe they will get counter-sued out of existence.
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#7For a while now I have considered getting into development for mobile devices. With all the stupid lawsuits lately I think I'm close to deciding not to bother. At the least not release anything I do for public consumption.
Re: Angry Birds maker Rovio sued over app patents
#8So yet another 'You've violated our patents, but we aren't saying which ones' story? I don't say this often, but I'm going to this time: That should be illegal. It's a threat, clear and simple. It's an attempt to force them into action without actually having to have anything concrete. It causes a ton of pain and anguish, and costs a lot of money, even if they never actually sue. It's absolutely ridiculous and should…
Kind of similar to how some companies with a lot of money bully people into submission by suing them with the intent of forcing them to run out of money, even if when the company wouldn't actually win the case.
Re: Angry Birds maker Rovio sued over app patents
#9So yet another 'You've violated our patents, but we aren't saying which ones' story? I don't say this often, but I'm going to this time: That should be illegal. It's a threat, clear and simple. It's an attempt to force them into action without actually having to have anything concrete. It causes a ton of pain and anguish, and costs a lot of money, even if they never actually sue. It's absolutely ridiculous and should…
I liken it to fraudulent DMCA takedown notices which are illegal
Re: Angry Birds maker Rovio sued over app patents
#10So yet another 'You've violated our patents, but we aren't saying which ones' story? I don't say this often, but I'm going to this time: That should be illegal. It's a threat, clear and simple. It's an attempt to force them into action without actually having to have anything concrete. It causes a ton of pain and anguish, and costs a lot of money, even if they never actually sue. It's absolutely ridiculous and should…
Unfortunately Barratry isn't enforced in the US that much: