Patent Troll Targets Samsung and RIM With Emoticon Button Patent 44
eldavojohn writes "Apparently the Samsung and Apple patent hoedown has received some uninvited guests that wish to troll with the big trolls — all over a built-in button for an emoticon. According to Varia Holdings (don't bother googling, you won't find anyone trying to license their patents to you) 'by asserting [its European] emoticon patent against Apple, Samsung has recognized the value of the type of invention embodied in [Varia's] '731 Patent.' And, thusly, Varia feels this provides grounds to sue Samsung and RIM. Techdirt provides commentary on the obviousness of said patent while raking the USPTO examiner over the coals (although, curiously, gives Samsung a free pass)."
I patent the first post! (Score:1, Funny)
Aw yeah it feels good!
Possibly less emoticons? (Score:4, Funny)
what about the children? (Score:5, Funny)
Dear judges and patent people,
We all know children love emoticons, if this patent stands than children might not be able to use 1 click emoticons anymore. Please think of the children and revoke this patent. (how come the 'think of the children' argument never uses it's powers for good?)