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To: taxman who wrote (30624)10/14/1999 8:20:00 PM
From: John F. Dowd  Respond to of 74651
 
taxma: Thanks. This is no doubt why MSFT had the meeting - to see what Priceline was hanging their hat on. It looks like they don't have much. JFD



To: taxman who wrote (30624)10/14/1999 8:42:00 PM
From: t2  Respond to of 74651
 
Priceline is really gambling in a big way. I bet they will try to settle so that the patent would not get tested in court. Of course MSFT can use it to their advantage and work out some deal.

This is Microsoft that has learned a lot from legal proceedings. They would not have "infringed" if they expected to lose any court battle.

I expect a settlement because that is what Priceline will want.



To: taxman who wrote (30624)10/14/1999 11:47:00 PM
From: Dave  Respond to of 74651
 
All:

One of the first "Business" cases to go to court was the State Street Banking Decision. Microsoft is going to have to prove that either the patent is invalid or that they aren't infringing. Priceline's claims are quite broad, though. Remember, all US Patents are considered to be valid.

dave