Seagate files suit against STEC for SSD patent infringement

OK ?: >>As Watkins says, this isn?t about money. Companies have spent a substantial amount of money on SSD R&D and Seagate is not looking for acknowledgement and cross-licensing opportunities to reduce future R&D costs. This not only makes sense for the bottom line, but also in for the consumer because cross-licensing means broad compatibility.

This entire paragraph makes no sense at all. Not about the money, ok sure (wink wink) ! STEC has certainly spent a substantial amount of money for R&D also. It is already a leader in this technology in military and other markets. I have no idea at all what the next two sentences are supposed to mean. They seem to be contradictory. As for compatibility, cross-licensing is not required for this at all. Open specifications or reverse engineering can produce exactly the same results.; Posted by: Hemlock Stones Posted on: 04/15/08 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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