]> http://softwaremanagers.org/taxonomy/term/55/0 en http://softwaremanagers.org/node/76 <p>The legal positioning around technology patents may have interesting repercussions, especially for software development companies. This <a href="http://builder.com.com/5100-6389_14-5481109.html">builder.com story</a> describes how an anonymous bidder paid $15.5 million for 39 patents regarding web services, previously held by Commerce One. The United States Bankruptcy Court auction was held in early December, 2004 as Commerce One is liquidating their assets.</p> 2005-01-30T05:05:20Z patent