[IP] more on Google wireless patents

[David Farber <dave@farber.net>]

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From: Newmedia@aol.com
Date: March 29, 2006 10:09:55 AM EST
To: dave@farber.net
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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