Monday, October 10, 2011

postheadericon Microsoft 'Fesses Up, Passed Off Public Art Project As Its Now-Patented 'Virtual Skywriting' Invention

theodp
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"Even more curious that the decision of the USPTO to grant a patent (7966024) Microsoft this week to the so-called" virtual advertising air "was software giant's decision to provide the USPTO with knowledge, not attributed to the real image of aerial advertising in their patent application as an example of a system intended to virtual advertising aerial use. "In response to a question from GeekWire, Microsoft said the following" The use of the image in aerial advertising Microsoft patent was a mistake and immediately submit a patent for a reference procedure to correct the plans of Microsoft regrets any confusion caused .. "



You can see an image GeekWire comparison below:

course, now I wonder if this patent infringe on copyright anyone, which would make an interesting legal debate. Permalink | Comments | Email this article

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