(商業)雅虎對臉書提告
臉書表示對這個案件感到困惑和失望。
兩家科技界的龍頭預計要在法院對戰,因為雅虎對臉書提告。這個案件和智慧財產權有關,因為雅虎聲稱該社群網路已經使用了十項他們的專利系統和科技。臉書否認這項指稱,並形容雅虎的行為「令人百思不解」。
雅虎發表了一份聲明內容聲稱:「臉書整個社交網絡的原型,讓用戶可以建立檔案並和個人及企業等其他事務連結,是根據雅虎專利的社交網絡技術。」臉書則回應表示:「身為臉書長期業務合作夥伴,並因為和臉書的關係而大大受益的雅虎決定要訴諸法律,對此我們感到很失望。」
臉書正準備今年年底發行債券。因此,雅虎的行動感覺有點像是歷史重演。八年前,該公司也在谷歌發行債券前對它提告。這個案子讓雅虎得到270萬美元的谷歌股票。但是分析師相信該公司不會輕易贏得和臉書的訴訟。
(Business)Yahoo Files Lawsuit Against Facebook
Facebook says its puzzled and disappointed by the case.
Two giants of the technology world are set to do battle in the courtroom as Yahoo files a lawsuit against Facebook. The case concerns intellectual property rights, as Yahoo claims that the social network has used 10 of its patented systems and technologies. Facebook has denied the claims and has branded Yahoos actions as puzzling.
Yahoo released a statement in which it argued that Facebooks entire social network model, which allows users to create profiles and connect with, among other things, persons and businesses, is based on Yahoos patented social networking technology. Facebook responded by saying: Were disappointed that Yahoo, a longtime business partner of Facebook and a company that has substantially benefited from its association with Facebook, has decided to resort to litigation.
Facebook is gearing up for a stock market floatation later this year. As such, Yahoos actions feel a little like history repeating. The company also filed a case against Google ahead of its floatation eight years ago. That case resulted in Yahoo being given 2.7 million Google shares. Analysts believe the company will not easily win a case against Facebook, though.
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