Glyn MoodyDec 14, 2019
Implementing IT Standards In Software: Challenges And Recommendations For Organisations Planning Software Development Covering IT Standards - http://ejlt.org/article/view/709 #opensource #swpatents
Implementing IT Standards in Software: Challenges and Recommendations for Organisations Planning Software Development Covering IT Standards | Lundell | European Journal of Law and Technology

Implementing IT Standards in Software: Challenges and Recommendations for Organisations Planning Software Development Covering IT Standards

ClaudioMSep 28, 2019

Fscking #patenttrolls. #gnomefoundation #shotwell #swpatents

https://itsfoss.com/shotwell-lawsuit/

GNOME is Being Sued Because of Shotwell Photo Manager

The GNOME Foundation is facing a lawsuit from Rothschild Patent Imaging, LLC. Patent troll Rothschild allege that Shotwell photo manager infringes its patent.

ClaudioMAug 28, 2019

Looks like #Microsoft's #exFAT #patents are going to the #OIN for inclusion in the #Linux kernel. #foss #floss #swpatents

https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/opensource/2019/08/28/exfat-linux-kernel/

exFAT in the Linux kernel? Yes! - Microsoft Open Source Blog

We’re pleased to announce that Microsoft is supporting the addition of Microsoft’s exFAT technology to the Linux kernel.

Microsoft Open Source Blog
ClaudioMNov 18, 2018

"After the story's publication, a #Facebook spokesperson said, 'We often seek #patents for #technology we never implement, and patents should not be taken as an indication of future plans.'"

Riiiiiight.

The article does state that the patent was filed BEFORE the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Fine time for it to be publicized, eh? 😉

#facialrecognition #demographics #privacy #swpatents

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/nicolenguyen/facebook-household-prediction-patent

Facebook Filed A Patent To Predict Your Household's Demographics Based On Family Photos

Facebook’s proposed technology would analyze your #wifey tags, shared IP addresses, and photos to predict whom you live with.

ClaudioMOct 12, 2018
The #FSF puts out a statement regarding #Microsoft joining the #OIN. #swpatents #linux #android https://www.fsf.org/news/fsf-statement-on-microsoft-joining-the-open-invention-network
FSF statement on Microsoft joining the Open Invention Network — Free Software Foundation — working together for free software

! Paolo Vecchi - UNFOLLOW!May 1, 2017
@schestowitz That was my point. #EPO & in future #UPC are controlled by the usual lobbyists & corporations. #swpatents aren't per se a bad idea if used for a short period of time to protect developers investment.