MSFT vs TomTom: The Q&A
While it’s true that you hear it here last, generally, a week is a bit much, even for me. But as we’re still fielding questions about the news that Microsoft had filed a complaint over alleged infringed patents against TomTom, Dutch manufacturer of navigation systems, it seems necessary to comment. So in service of said need, please find below a Q&A exploring my current understanding of the complaint and the issues it raises.
Q: Before we continue, is there anything to disclose?
A: Yes indeed. Microsoft, the plaintiff in the case, is a RedMonk customer, while TomTom, the defendant, is not. Of the related commentary below, the Linux Foundation is also a RedMonk client. That should about cover it.
Q: Can you summarize the news for those that haven’t seen it yet?
A: Sure. TechFlash’s Todd Bishop does an excellent job of summarizing the news for you here:
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