[IP] more on Google wireless patents
Begin forwarded message:
From: Newmedia@xxxxxxx
Date: March 29, 2006 10:09:55 AM EST
To: dave@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [IP] Google wireless patents
Dave:
> Is Google being evil yet?
No, not for this reason at least.
Seeking a patent doesn't grant one and getting a patent doesn't mean
it will be used against anyone. They could let everyone use the
patents, for instance.
Google has become a very large target and exploring patents like this
might be a reasonable approach to defending themselves.
WIth folks like Nathan Myhrvold amassing patent portfolios for the
purpose of "toll-collecting" future service offerings, the rules of
the game have probably changed.
Best,
Mark Stahlman
New York City
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