Month: April 2011

Google Acquires Swimming Goggle Patent

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Somewhat of an odd acquisition for Google, I noticed in the USPTO assignment database a recording of a granted patent for a Multi-function display apparatus, invented by Harry Linden, which was granted back in 1996. The abstract for the patent tells us that the patent covers: A display apparatus secured to a temple or bridge … Read more

Google’s First Bid on Nortel Patents a Transformative Moment?

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In a blog post on the Official Google Blog yesterday, Google’s Kent Walker, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, announced that Google had been bidding on Nortel’s remaining patent portfolio and Google’s bid was selected by Nortel as the “Stalking Horse Bid” in an auction that is tentatively scheduled to take place in June of … Read more