patent protection

Linux and Open Source: "Cisco, the networking giant and Twitter, the social networking company, has joined the Linux patent protection organization, Open Invention Network, along with a host of other companies."

Facebook, HP, Rackspace, Juniper, Fujitsu and dozens of other organizations have joined a group building a defensive patent portfolio to protect Linux-using members from potential lawsuits.

theodp writes "Reuters reports that workers for Bank of America, one of the nation's largest employers, have sued the company for allegedly failing to pay OT and other wages.

'Bank of America enjoys millions of dollars in ill-gained profits at the expense of its hourly employees,' the complaint said.

All About Microsoft: "On July 15, Microsoft signed a patent-coverage deal with Melco Holdings, the Japanese-based parent company of Buffalo Inc. and Buffalo Group.

Buffalo makes network-attached storage (NAS) and routers, including the LinkStation and AirStation products."