MetaFilter posts tagged with PatentLaw

BootLego

weapons-grade pandemonium — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 10:31:53 -0800

In a landmark decision that is believed to have wide-ranging implications for trademark law, the Supreme Court of Canada today dismissed Lego's claim against Montreal-based rival Mega Bloks.

Soft target for patents

asok — Fri, 28 May 2004 06:15:19 -0800

Euro software patent action. How can software patents become a boon, rather than a bane? Euro-mefites contact your MEP to have your say! Act now rather than snarking later!
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Harvard Mouse Not Patentable In Canada

drew_alley — Thu, 05 Dec 2002 07:59:39 -0800

Harvard Mouse Not Patentable In Canada The Supreme Court of Canada ruled in a 5-4 judgement Thursday that the so-called Harvard mouse cannot be patented in Canada. The decision here.

banished — Fri, 03 May 2002 02:22:56 -0800

Adobe has won 2.8 million from Macromedia for "patent infringements." Apparently Macromedia may be forced to pull Flash MX from their product line. As an avid Flash-developer I am personally affected. Is there something that we can do about this?

captaincursor — Thu, 10 Aug 2000 15:50:29 -0800

Adobe sues Macromedia over infringement of their patented tabbed palettes.
"Adobe filed a lawsuit against Macromedia® alleging infringement of our intellectual property, specifically our patented tabbed palette, which is a key user interface element and method invented by Adobe and incorporated into our products."