__/ [ wd ] on Sunday 21 May 2006 17:38 \__
> On Sun, 21 May 2006 04:46:29 +0100, Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>
>> Yesterday I read about some high figure (maybe a legistlator) that wanted
>> to send judges to patent school. There is apparently little or no
>> awareness of the basic concepts, which leads to ridicule. There was also a
>> fair bit of noise owing to Amazon's re-reviewed 'one-click shopping'
>> patent. I think that Micrsoft one patented the double-click, but I'm not
>> too sure. It sounds too ludicrous to be true. Maybe it will become like
>> the shaver wars and Apple will soon patent the triple-click...
>
> Amazon also patented the online review system, so I wouldn't be surprised
> if Microsoft has patented the double-click. Apple can have the triple
> click. It doesn't matter because I am just finalizing my patent on the
> quadruple mouse click...
Infringement on 2 patents for the double-click. It's an even number. *smile*
Amazon patented user history for recommendations. Nest thing you know they'll
be whacking some 90-year-old librarian for stealing their method when s/he
recommends a books based on past likings. I hope you see the humorous value
that 21st century patents have brought upon us.
Best wishes,
Roy
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