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'''Philips''' is a [[Netherlands|Dutch]] company that lobbies for [[software patents]]. Philips is a member of [[Open Invention Network]]. | '''Philips''' is a [[Netherlands|Dutch]] company that lobbies for [[software patents]]. Philips is a member of [[Open Invention Network]]. | ||
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==Pro-swpat lobbying== | ==Pro-swpat lobbying== | ||
| − | Philips lobbied for software patents during the [[EU software patents directive]]. | + | Philips lobbied for software patents during the [[EU software patents directive]].<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4655955.stm Regarding the [[EU software patents directive]]: "''Big technology firms, such as Philips, Nokia, Microsoft, Siemens, and telecoms firm Ericsson, continued to voice their support for the original bill.''</ref><ref>http://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/11/27/eu_patents_vote_delayed/</ref> |
==Bilski amicus briefs== | ==Bilski amicus briefs== | ||
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==Software patents held by Philips== | ==Software patents held by Philips== | ||
| − | Philips applies for more software patents at the [[European Patent Office]] (EPO) than any other European company. | + | Philips applies for more software patents at the [[European Patent Office]] (EPO) than any other European company.<ref>http://eupat.ffii.org/gasnu/philips/index.en.html</ref> |
| − | Philips holds a patent on a "pop-out-context-menu" (EP249293), granted by the EPO despite the EPO claiming not to grant software patents. | + | Philips holds a patent on a "pop-out-context-menu" (EP249293), granted by the EPO despite the EPO claiming not to grant software patents.<ref>http://www.nosoftwarepatents-award.com/press/200604.en.html</ref> |
==What relation with Sisvel?== | ==What relation with Sisvel?== | ||
| − | Sisvel (which enforces [[mp3]] patents) has been described as "''Philips’ licensing arm''". | + | Sisvel (which enforces [[mp3]] patents) has been described as "''Philips’ licensing arm''".<ref>http://ipgeek.blogspot.com/2007/02/you-thought-paying-sisvel-ended-your.html</ref> A July 2008 ruling of a [[Netherlands|Dutch]] court mentioned that: |
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| − | ''Philips and others granted a licence under the patents to Audio MPEG Inc. with the authority to grant a (sub-) licence to Sisvel, which authority has been used. Philips and others also granted an irrevocable power of attorney to Sisvel to act for and on their behalf in court on account of the patents'' | + | ''Philips and others granted a licence under the patents to Audio MPEG Inc. with the authority to grant a (sub-) licence to Sisvel, which authority has been used. Philips and others also granted an irrevocable power of attorney to Sisvel to act for and on their behalf in court on account of the patents''<ref>http://www.eplawpatentblog.com/PDF_December09/The%20Hague%20DC%20Sisvel%20v%20Sosecal%20EN.pdf</ref> |
| − | + | </blockquote> | |
| − | Sisvel's website's ''About us'' page says they're (now) separate. | + | Sisvel's website's ''About us'' page says they're (now) separate.<ref>http://www.sisvel.com/english/aboutus</ref> |
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Revision as of 06:16, 24 November 2010
Philips is a Dutch company that lobbies for software patents. Philips is a member of Open Invention Network.
Pro-swpat lobbying
Philips lobbied for software patents during the EU software patents directive.<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4655955.stm Regarding the EU software patents directive: "Big technology firms, such as Philips, Nokia, Microsoft, Siemens, and telecoms firm Ericsson, continued to voice their support for the original bill.</ref><ref>http://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/11/27/eu_patents_vote_delayed/</ref>
Bilski amicus briefs
In 2008 and 2009, Philips submitted amicus briefs asking the courts to rule that software ideas are patenable:
- in re Bilski: http://www.patentlyo.com/patent/bilski.philips.pdf
- Bilski v. Kappos: http://www.abanet.org/publiced/preview/briefs/pdfs/09-10/08-964_RespondentAmCu3SoftwareCorps.pdf
Software patents held by Philips
Philips applies for more software patents at the European Patent Office (EPO) than any other European company.<ref>http://eupat.ffii.org/gasnu/philips/index.en.html</ref>
Philips holds a patent on a "pop-out-context-menu" (EP249293), granted by the EPO despite the EPO claiming not to grant software patents.<ref>http://www.nosoftwarepatents-award.com/press/200604.en.html</ref>
What relation with Sisvel?
Sisvel (which enforces mp3 patents) has been described as "Philips’ licensing arm".<ref>http://ipgeek.blogspot.com/2007/02/you-thought-paying-sisvel-ended-your.html</ref> A July 2008 ruling of a Dutch court mentioned that:
<blockquote> Philips and others granted a licence under the patents to Audio MPEG Inc. with the authority to grant a (sub-) licence to Sisvel, which authority has been used. Philips and others also granted an irrevocable power of attorney to Sisvel to act for and on their behalf in court on account of the patents<ref>http://www.eplawpatentblog.com/PDF_December09/The%20Hague%20DC%20Sisvel%20v%20Sosecal%20EN.pdf</ref> </blockquote>
Sisvel's website's About us page says they're (now) separate.<ref>http://www.sisvel.com/english/aboutus</ref>
Related pages on ESP Wiki
External links
- FFII's page about Philipshttp://eupat.ffii.org/players/philips/index.en.html
- http://www.webwereld.nl/nieuws/19599.phtml (partial English translation)
- You thought paying Sisvel ended your license concerns? (Sisvel was contracted by Philips to enforce mp3 patents)
