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NetApp's Point of View on the Sun Litigation - An Update

By Pamela Jones et al.

Dave Hitz, CEO at NetApp, has posted his view on the latest happenings in the NetApp v. Sun patent litigation. Sun's General Counsel, Mike Dillon, recently described the outcome of the Markman hearing, which Sun was pleased with, and he also announced that the USPTO has agreed to reexaminations of several of NetApp's patents. Hitz says NetApp has more patents even if these are invalidated, and he asks some questions which I'd like to answer. He questions the motives behind Sun's request to the court for a stay in the proceedings while the validity of the patents are decided. He seems to view that as Sun dragging its feet, and he asks if Sun's request indicates a lack of confidence in its position. I'll bet your answers will be a lot like mine, particularly if you've had your SCO inoculations.

Full post as published by Groklaw on October 26, 2008 (boomark / email).