Microsoft seeks input on promise not to sue individuals

Posted Nov 16, 2006 21:14 UTC (Thu) by knshaum (guest, #38431)
Parent article: Microsoft seeks input on promise not to sue individuals

Microsoft would no doubt claim that the only reason they possess software patents is as a defense against being sued by other software patent-holders; that's the standard line in the industry.

So, make a commitment to that: Microsoft will not sue for patent infringement except as a counter-claim to someone suing them. Put it in an actual license, not just a "covenant" written on the wind.

That would be enough to satisfy me.