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Linux gets its first IP lawsuit
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Both Red Hat and Novell have been hit with the first patent-infringement lawsuits against Linux.The suit has been jointly filed against Red Hat and Novell by 2 US companies: IP Innovation and Technology Licensing Corp. They are seeking unspecified damages and royalty fees.
The infringement is regarding three patents relating to user interfaces within multiple windows titled, 'User Interface with Multiple Workspaces for Sharing Display System Objects' They were issued in late-1991, early-1995 and mid-1996. The first was initially granted to Xerox and then sold to IP Innovation.
Novell spokesperson Bruce Lowry said the company was assessing the lawsuit. 'Obviously, we'll defend our interests, but it's too early at this stage to talk about specifics on this case, including whether there might be a role for a joint approach with Red Hat'.
