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I reported some comments about the Blackboard patent fiasco in 2006. Back then, it was very obvious to those in the know that the “innovations” Blackboard claimed were created by others almost 40 years prior. That didn’t keep Blackboard from suing a competitor for patent infringement (and winning).

Now the Patent Office has finally done some due diligence and revoked all 44 of Blackboard’s patents. Unfortunately, this is a non-final action, which means Blackbaord will appeal, and may convince the patent examiners to reject the rejection. Let’s hope not.

Here’s a clip from the report:

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