Patent trolls attack US transit systems

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blue streak 1

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Patent trolls attack US transit systems

Posted by blue streak 1 on Thursday, June 27, 2013 9:43 PM

Many transit system is US have been attacked by patent trolls trying to get a settlement. Trolls claim they own patents for GPS transit vehicle locations but settle for low amounts below litigation costs. But American transit has filed a suit in behalf of all agencys disputing the patent claims.

http://www.progressiverailroading.com/federal_legislation_regulation/news/APTA-files-lawsuit-to-stop-patent-infringement-claims--36633

ontheBNSF

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Posted by ontheBNSF on Thursday, June 27, 2013 10:51 PM

Do these trolls live under bridges? Couldn't resists

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Friday, June 28, 2013 7:13 AM

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