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though it also suggests that a 'social-networking system' can be interpreted very broadly
by cwmma 9y ago
though it also suggests that a 'social-networking system' can be interpreted very broadly
- devmunchies 9y agoalmost every app has a way of sending a message to another user, which could technically be a competitor to Messenger
- Blackstone4 9y agoYes - I feel the article's interpretation is a little overblown and social network refers to more of a Facebook competitor than anything else. Github for instance uses GraphQL and they have a 'social' element since there are users who can post on forums and message each other. Does the author believe Github is infringing the patent? I feel that would be taking it too far. It would be interesting to hear Github's view on the article
- ynniv 9y agosocial network refers to more of a Facebook competitor than anything else When it comes to enforcement, it only matters what one expert witness "of ordinary skill in the arts" says. If Facebook can hire someone who claims to be of ordinary skill and says that Github is a kind of social network, a jury will likely agree.
- addicted 9y agoWe just had an article headline today that said Email is the largest social network. I find it very plausible that if push came to shove a decent lawyer would be able to convince a jury or a judge that Email is indeed a social network.