Archive of UserLand's first discussion group, started October 5, 1998.

Re: Amazon Patents

Author:Eric Soroos
Posted:3/4/2000; 12:40:05 PM
Topic:scriptingNews outline for 3/4/00
Msg #:15401 (In response to 15398)
Prev/Next:15400 / 15402

I haven't seen this reason for the Amazon patent lawsuits ventured. I put something up on my site containing this. (http://www.wiredfool.com/stories/storyReader$93)

Amazon.com has lots of minority shareholders, and their stock has been falling. In today's legal climate, there's a significant possibly that they will have to defend against minority shareholder lawsuits.

Not defending their patents is probably a good way to lose these lawsuits. If the patents aren't defended, especially against direct competitors, it can be held as an example of management not excercising due diligence.

eric




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