Burst.Com Filed A Patent Infringement Suit Against Apple

Burst.com has filed a patent infringement suit today against Apple Computer, claiming that Apple is infringing on Burst patents for video and audio delivery with Apple's iPod and iTunes products. Apple filed suit against Burst in January seeking to have Burst's patents declared invalid.

Burst and Microsoft wrangled over Burst's patents also. Microsoft eventually capitulated and paid Burst 60 million dollars.

References:

1. Burst.com Files Patent Infringement Suit Against Apple Computer
   April 17, 2006
2. Burst vs Apple
   January 16, 2006

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