Microsoft vows appeal of latest browser ruling
InternetNews | at | by Mike
Microsoft said it would appeal a federal court ruling that upheld a prior, $521 million patent infringement judgment against the software giant over technology it uses in the popular Internet Explorer (IE) browser.
Microsoft spokesman Jim Desler told internetnews.com the ruling simply formalized last August's jury ruling, adding that a formal appeal would be filed within 30 days.
"We feel very good about our prospects on appeal. We remain steadfast in our belief that the Eolas patent is not valid. While the judge did not grant all our post trial motions, the court did accept some of our arguments and decided to stay the injunction pending our appeal," Desler said.