Post: The way to MAKE them disclose the patents
The way to MAKE them disclose the patents →
Posted Thursday 24th May 2007 19:31 GMT
In Microsoft too busy to name Linux patents
The way to make Microsoft disclose their "235" patents is for one of the Linux distros or popular Linux app developers to sue them.
A company with revenue that is dependent on Linux could easily sue Microsoft for slander/libel/defamation. Microsoft is making public claims (supported by a bunch of marketing cash) that are impacting the ability of these companies to do business. If Microsoft can't back up its claims with evidence, that's slander/libel/defamation (depending on how the false information is distributed).
Therefore, Microsoft would be forced to show their cards or shut up.
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