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Since when has Google given any indication of going after newcomers with patents. Don't group them with Apple and MS.

• rbarooah 15y ago
  Their refusal to clarify what they intend to do with Motorola's standards essential patents groups them in with Apple and MS.
  • air 15y ago
    It's perfectly consistent with using patents only defensively, while Apple and MS are currently suing newcomers left and right.
    • astrodust 15y ago
      Examples? Apple doesn't seem to sue individuals over patents. They are very aggressive about defending trademarks, though. Microsoft has a history of defending their so-called technologies like FAT and SMB, much to the dismay of many, but have lightened up in recent years.
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    • rbarooah 15y ago
      It may be consistent but suing over standards essential patents is dishonest. Arguably it's worse than what Apple and MS are doing.