IDG News Service - A court in Texas has ordered Microsoft to pay communications software maker VirnetX $105.75 million after a jury found it guilty of willful infringement of two patents belonging to the company.
In a case that began more than two years ago, VirnetX accused Microsoft of infringing the two patents, which are related to communications security, at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
The willful nature of the infringement means Microsoft faces treble damages in the lawsuit, according to court documents. The original complaint was filed by VirnetX on Feb 15, 2007.
Microsoft did not immediately respond to questions about the case.
VirnetX built its patent portfolio from a CIA security project, according to the company. It expects Microsoft to appeal the decision.
Last month I blogged about the partnerships you should build inside your organization. In keeping with that tone it's time we discussed expanding that partnership mentality to include some of the best technical resources you can ever get hold of, those are the ones that work in your neighboring cities, municipalities, counties, regions, townships etc. Come on folks, these people are already doing exactly the same things as you!
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