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Court favors Microsoft in patent fight (AP via Yahoo! News)

Court favors Microsoft in patent fight (AP via Yahoo! News)
The Supreme Court sided with Microsoft Corp. on Monday, finding that U.S. patent law doesn’t apply to software sent to foreign countries.

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Posted by Patent Search and Filing Staff - April 30, 2007 at 10:34 pm

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Supreme Court hands tech firms patent victories (Washington Post)

Supreme Court hands tech firms patent victories (Washington Post)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday sided with software and technology companies in two major patent rulings that could leave them less vulnerable to infringement lawsuits.

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Top court rules for Microsoft on patent (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Top court rules for Microsoft on patent (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
The Supreme Court on Monday overturned a ruling that Microsoft Corp. should be held liable for patent infringement on copies of the Windows operating system sold overseas.

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How to Trademark/Patent Your Product

Trademark and patent law lets you benefit from your own great ideas. Claiming a trademark or patent on your product can be thrilling, but the process may leave you with a serious headache. From classifications to applications, filing a claim on your product will take time, patience and careful consideration. To help you get started, here is a guide on how to trademark or patent your product. [read full article at Fox Small Business Center]
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The Difference Between Patent, Trademark and Copyright
Patent, trademark and copyrights have been used interchangeably by a lot of people without really realizing that each term is different from the others. Although all of it protects the creative and intellectual rights of a person or a company, each term is inherently separate from the others. Here is a general comparison of the three.

Patent Your Invention
If you have a new invention that is sure to take the world by storm, then you need to patent the invention as soon as possible in order to protect its integrity and your ownership for the lifetime of the patent. There are some things you will need to know about patents before you get started.