Patent trolls make Wayne Rash angry. The US government aims to squash them
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Cheap 3D Printing Is Disruptive, But Not A Threat
3D printing could produce cheap copies of anything. Don't worry, says Wayne Rash
“Death Threats” In Python Software Trademark Row
Python programmers tangle with a cloud firm over the trademark
2013: A Year Of Patent Chaos
Apple has won and lost some key patent decisions. Wayne Rash predicts things will get more chaoitic in 2013
Eolas Sues Facebook, Disney and Wal-Mart Over University Of California Patents
Three major US companies infringe University of California patents, says Eolas
TalkTalk Gets Hit By Anonymous – Despite Anti-DEA Stance
TalkTalk is disappointed Anonymous initiated a DDoS on its site, after its strong opposition to draconian anti-piracy measures
Neelie Kroes Accepts ACTA Is Doomed
Controversial agreement is unlikely to pass the vote
Virgin Media Blocks The Pirate Bay
Users cast ashore as Virgin Media is first ISP to obey High Court order
Microsoft: Patents Aren’t Perfect, But They’re The Best We’ve Got
Patents may be the best man-made invention ever - but they need perfecting, says Microsoft's Ron Zink
Microsoft’s Xbox Infringes Motorola’s Patents, Says Judge
Microsft says Motorola's patents are essential to industry standards for video coding and communicaions
Apple Fails To Overturn iCloud Notification Ban In Germany
Mannheim regional court orders Apple to pay damages to Motorola Mobility
Patent Struggles Replace The Browser Wars
If Netscape's patents are up for grabs, we need to watch the fact of SSL, says Peter Judge
Microsoft Strikes $1.1 Billion Deal To Purchase 800 AOL Patents
Microsoft picks up Netscape and MapQuest in patent portfolio deal
Facebook Countersues Yahoo Over Patents
Facebook has hit back at Yahoo's lawsuit and filed its own countersuit, accusing it of infringing ten patents
AMD To Expand Chip Capabilities With Integrated Third-Party Properties
AMD is changing its chip designs to take advantage of their compute and graphics capabilities using third-party intellectual property
RealNetworks Sells Video Technology And Patents To Intel
Intel's spend on RealNetworks' video software and 190-plus patents will enable the company to grow on-chip capabilities
If MegaUpload Can Be Closed, Why Did We Need SOPA?
The MegaUpload case shows the US government can already enforce its copyright abroad. The world is asking why SOPA was necessary, says Wayne Rash