[CS-FSLUG] NI: Microsoft Patents Rejected - For Now

[Fred A. Miller]

On Wednesday 05 October 2005 6:36 pm, Don Parris wrote:
> The USPTO has rejected two of Microsoft's patent claims, one in
> non-final form, the other in final form:
> http://news.zdnet.com/2100-3513_22-5889308.html
>
> Interestingly, Msft considers this a victory, in that they just need
> to change who's listed.  Since I don't totally understand the process,
> I won't venture to guess how they can appeal a non-final decision.

I don't either.......'lost on this one.

Fred

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