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Microsoft patent division taking cash from at least 5 Android vendors

Microsoft patent division taking cash from at least 5 Android vendors

I love some of Microsoft products. However, the patent system is broken. It becomes barrier innovation and small companies.

Google and Android is not small but it is success is largely due to the free availability of it to the masses. The masses ability to review, critique and contribute and then use. Just like other products, java, linux, etc....

I suspect the arguments will sound like those of the drug industry. We invested so much we must protect our investment. As we watch big Pharma die a slow death from protectionism and gaming the patent system.

A company that wants to make money needs to add VALUE not put up white picket fences.

I provide services to my employers. If I put up picket fences to protect my JOB, I would be fired as soon as possible.

We need to fire this type of action. It is friction to innovation not lubricant.

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