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RE: what license do you want to see?

2004-05-29 12:11:37

Why is Microsoft insisting on a patent license for Caller ID? 
 They are
offering a royalty free license, so it obviously isn't 
immediate financial
concerns that is driving their desire to require a patent 
license.  Are they
just trying to protect themselves from a third-party 
patenting a portion of
Caller ID?  

I believe so. It is the main reason for most of the applications
I put in.

If you are in a favorable market position such as Microsoft or
VeriSign enjoie s in our markets there is not a lot of value
in chasing patent royalties.


I did a check of the patent applications I made in this area, I 
don't think any are necessary for SPF, CallerID or MARID.


 


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