Comments on: University Follows Text-Book Format for Suing Google

By: Simple Tiger

Simple Tiger — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:54:29 +0000

I wonder why it took so long for this lawsuit to surface. You would think something like this would be jumped on the moment it becomes evident. Also, doesn’t Google do any patent research before placing patents of their own? Good post!

By: GoWFB

GoWFB — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 03:33:14 +0000

Sounds like a completely frivolous, mal-intentioned cause of action.

And it’s a pity that the suit can’t be tossed out of court on grounds of lack of jurisdiction. Does this then mean that cause of action can be said to have arisen pretty much anywhere, because Google provides services all over the world? It is really preposterous that some two bit lawyer and litigant team can pick a symathetic court at will, who is most likely to give them a favorable ruling.

By: Advice Network

Advice Network — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:49:26 +0000

The best summary of what a “patent troll” really is I’ve ever seen came from Cory Doctorow. He talks about how in old business, patent holders were also in the business of making and selling things, so there was a sort of mutually assured destruction. i won’t bury you in frivolous patent lawsuits looking for a settlement, and you don’t do that to me.

Now, patent trolls, that is all they do. they are in the business of owning patents and sueing other companies. That is how they make ALL of their money! Leeches I tell you. Adding no value to the world.

By: theGypsy

theGypsy — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:02:59 +0000

Yuppers…. I was thinking out of court settlement when I first read it yesterday. Man, I simply GOTTA find a way to sue Google… anyone… hmmmmmmm…. How about the ‘little green bar’ demotions as defamation of character? I guess that takes us back to KinderStart again huh? I will have to try harder… :0)