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more on Google wireless patents
From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:15:51 -0500
Begin forwarded message: From: Newmedia () aol com Date: March 29, 2006 10:09:55 AM EST To: dave () farber net Subject: Re: [IP] Google wireless patents Dave: > Is Google being evil yet? No, not for this reason at least.Seeking a patent doesn't grant one and getting a patent doesn't mean it will be used against anyone. They could let everyone use the patents, for instance.
Google has become a very large target and exploring patents like this might be a reasonable approach to defending themselves.
WIth folks like Nathan Myhrvold amassing patent portfolios for the purpose of "toll-collecting" future service offerings, the rules of the game have probably changed.
Best, Mark Stahlman New York City ------------------------------------- You are subscribed as lists-ip () insecure org To manage your subscription, go to http://v2.listbox.com/member/?listname=ip Archives at: http://www.interesting-people.org/archives/interesting-people/
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