Lodsys comments on iOS patent infringement, receives hate mail, death threats

We’d typically expect a plaintiff to remain mum with legal action pending, but in a bizarre twist, Lodsys has taken to its blog to defend its reputation — or something. You may recall the patent holding firm’s letter , sent to individual Apple iOS developers last week demanding licensing fees for a somewhat-obscure patent. Understandably, the letters and related coverage prompted a negative response from developers and supporters. Posts to the Lodsys blog may be in response to inappropriate emails received over the weekend, which include death threats and “hateful bile” sent to Mark Small, the firm’s CEO. Click on through for full details. Continue reading Lodsys comments on iOS patent infringement, receives hate mail, death threats Lodsys comments on iOS patent infringement, receives hate mail, death threats originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 May 2011 09:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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