“What does ‘select’ mean – in the context of searching an online jukebox for a tune to buy? That’s one of the questions a federal judge is weighing as Apple Computer and a man accusing it of patent infringement debate the terminology that may be used in an upcoming trial,” The Associated Press reports. “David Contois, owner of Contois Music & Technology of Essex Junction, is accusing the Cupertino, Calif.-based computer giant of stealing his patented software design and using it with the hugely popular digital jukebox iTunes.”
“Contois, whose lawsuit says he got his patent in 1999 – two years before iTunes hit the market, wants a court order blocking Apple from distributing iTunes, as well as unspecified money damages and legal fees,” AP reports. “Apple has denied the claims and has filed suit against Contois for its legal expenses.”
Full article here.
This definitely feels like one of those “grinds-on-forever” lawsuits.
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