Xbox 360 Sales Ban for US Recommended by Judge
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Help us, Barack.
Original Story: Following up on a previous ruling, which deemed Microsoft in violation of Motorola WiFi and video codec patents, judge David Shaw has recommended against the continued sale of the Xbox 360 in the United States, according to MCV. Should Microsoft be deemed in infringement of existing patents, it would threaten the possibility of selling consoles using that tech.
"Enforcing intellectual property rights outweighs any potential economic impact on video game console buyers," said Shaw.
This movement isn't a decision, but it could influence the International Trade Commission's final decision in the case. If the ITC happens to agree with Shaw's call, the verdict will move up to the White House, where the decision to halt sales will be at the whim of President Barack Obama and his advisers.
With the Xbox 360 and Windows 7 having been banned in Germany this month, it's not a far cry to say Microsoft's infringement on Motorola Mobility's intellectual property could affect the States.
Microsoft argued to Shaw that a United States ban would be unfair to consumers, who would have limited options. Shaw declared Nintendo and Sony could pick up the slack.
We've reached out to Microsoft for a reaction, and will have more on this case as it draws to a close.
Source: MCV
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Update: A Microsoft representative stated, "the full Commission will rule on this in August, and until that time, nothing will change." As such, IGN received the following statement, which is identical to the original comment from last month:
“The recommendation by the Administrative Law Judge is the first step in the process leading to the Commission’s final ruling. We remain confident the Commission will ultimately rule in Microsoft’s favor in this case and that Motorola will be held to its promise to make its standard essential patents available on fair and reasonable terms.” -
no way this happens. theyll find a way around it.
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yeah....I was just about to post this....naw...this doesn't need to happen....even though I'm not a 360 fan....banning consoles is not whats hot in the streets....but even if it comes to this I don't see why microsoft just couldn't cash out motorola
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Doesn't matter cuz 720 will be out next year anyways
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Not gonna be a problem. Use delay tactics, appeals etc. and by the time, the 720 is ready to drop, just drop the case and let it go.
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Xbox is still gonna be my thing
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Got my PS3 ready just in case...
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If this was to ever happen then Sony would bounce back big time.
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Microsoft argued to Shaw that a United States ban would be unfair to consumers, who would have limited options. Shaw declared Nintendo and Sony could pick up the slack.
Lol at this. Judge was like "no 360? ps3 do the same ? " -
? this could very well happen, look at what happened to andriod phones who infriged upon apples patent...got the axe quick...they dont play with patents
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The final decision would end up on Obama's desk, and he not letting that happen.
