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Yahoo Sues Facebook Over 10 Alleged Patent Violations

Accuses Facebook of succeeding by using Yahoo patents

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 13, 2012 8:46 AM CDT

(Newser) – Yahoo followed through on its threat to sue Facebook today, filing a suit accusing the social networking company of violating 10 Yahoo patents. The suit, filed by new CEO Scott Thompson, reportedly comes after months of talks between the two companies; it alleges that Facebook... Read full story »

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Yahoo Sues Facebook Over 10 Alleged Patent Violations

Accuses Facebook of succeeding by using Yahoo patents

Yahoo • Facebook • lawsuit • patent infringement • patent disputes

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