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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Burst Versus Apple

Last year, Burst.Com, got Microsoft to agree to settle Burst's patent and antitrust suit against Microsoft for $60 million. Microsoft agreed to license Burst's technology. Burst then threatened Apple with litigation. In turn, Apple is attempting to have Burst patents for audio and video software declared invalid. Burst claims that its patents apply to Apple's popular iPod player and iTunes software and service.

References:

1. Jobs' Apple Locks Horns With Burst.com
   By Chris Noon
   January 9, 2006
2. Win Some, Lose Some
   By Robert X. Cringely
   January 12, 2006
3. Burst.com vs Microsoft
   September 9, 2004
4. Bursts's lawsuit against Microsoft
   By BurstInvestors.com
5. Burst.Com, Inc.: Company Snapshot
   By the Winthrop Corporation
6. BRST.PK: Summary for Burst.Com Inc.
   Stock Price

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