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    Microsoft's intriguing legal fight to prevent a start-up from identifying itself and its software as "Lindows" provides some valuable lessons for companies of every size--including Microsoft itself, which has had more trademark troubles than necessary for a Fortune 100 company.

  • Ex-Microsoft CTO: patent 'problem' is a myth

    Not only have fears of a patent crisis been greatly exaggerated, but the US patent system is functioning quite well, Microsoft's former chief technologist said on Tuesday.

  • Microsoft reverses position on gay rights

    After weeks of controversy over the issue, Microsoft has decided to return to a position of legislative support for gay and lesbian rights, at both the state and federal level.

  • Technology and copyright corruption

    A leading US attorney argues that traditional copyright law will not promote intellectual freedom and discourse in the Internet age.

  • EU passes tough new piracy law

    The European Parliament passed controversial legislation Tuesday aimed at cracking down on copyright pirates, ranging from DVD counterfeiters to illicit Viagra sellers online.

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