Wikipedia Sucks!

Posted: **Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:34 pm**

https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20200 ... edia.shtml
The PDF of the letter was posted on DocumentCloud for your amusement. (I guess!)

Lolol:

We recognize that WIKIPEDIA has several options for addressing WordLogic's infringement concerns, including litigation and/or WIKIPEDIA attempting to invalidate the patents by filing an Inter Partes Review (IPR) with the Patent Office. Although we are confident in the validity and infringement of the WordLogic patents, we appreciate the inherent risks and costs to a patent owner in pursuing litigation and/or facing the uncertainties of IPR proceedings. To that end, and to encourage the continued use of WordLogic patented technology, WordLogic is offering a discounted, lump sum fee of $30,000 in exchange for a paid-up one-time license.

Posted: **Thu Apr 09, 2020 12:53 am**

Is it "stupid"? There is a reference to a patent case, though the defendant's name and therefore the case name has been mispelled. That case was resolved in 2018 and I could obtain case documents if anyone cares.

If there is a reasonable case for patent infringement, the license fee suggested could be reasonable, compared to costs of litigation. This would depend on details of how the Wikipedia look-ahead system works, and is not a simple issue, I think.

I find a quick judgment of "lulz" amusing myself. I'd really want to see those documents before developing such an opinion. The law firm seems reputable.

Wikipedia Sucks!

Patent troll sends stupid legal threat to WMF, lulz ensue

Patent troll sends stupid legal threat to WMF, lulz ensue

Re: Patent troll sends stupid legal threat to WMF, lulz ensue