Comment Scratching is a valid form of artistic expression! (Score 1, Funny) 193
Unfortunately, my Kindle display scratched less than 24 hours after it arrived.
What did it scratch?
Comment Possible Solution (Score 1) 229
Needs more mountweazels!
Submission + - Amazon Gift ordering patent revoked
Elektroschock writes: "The Amazon gift ordering patent was revoked today by the European Patent Office. A 100% victory. In a press release they write: "The so-called "Gift Order Patent" has been revoked by the EPO in an opposition proceeding today after a hearing involving three opposing parties and the patent proprietor, Amazon Inc. The patent relates to a method for purchasing goods over the Internet to be sent as gifts." Santa did not have lodge opposition against the patent. The opponents were Fleurop, the FFII and the German computer science society. What strikes me is that so many parties benefit that infringed upon the patent but you just need very few organisations that file an opposition. Why are not more patents opposed?"
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