Eolas is back, sues the entire Web, patents AJAX? Or just JS->Flash? - http://news.cnet.com/8301-30...
Oct 6, 2009
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Jesus Christ this is a broad patent.
- Ray Cromwell
"Interprocess communication between the hypermedia browser and the embedded application program is ongoing after the program object has been launched. The use is able to use a vast amount of computing power beyond that which is contained in the user's client computer."
- Tracy
This is why software patents need to go away fast.
- Matt M (inactive)
I wonder if anyone patented the "buy/develop bullshit submarine patents, wait until someone else does all the hard work to implement them, then sue" business method? Perhaps counter-suing them based on that might work? ;)
- Nick Lothian