Thank you Microsoft? The bogus Eolas patent has successfully been nullified by the USPTO. This is probably the first time the trademark office has put any thought into a patent decision, but unfortunately it takes a good deal of time and money to get them to take a second look. Last year the "one man operation", Dr. Mike Doyle, was awarded a $521 million settlement for Microsoft's infringement. No patent is worth that, period. Barring a successful appeal, MS saves some dough, which really means we save, and they don't have to break the web like they wanted. So .. uh thanks Microsoft? No that just doesn't sound right. (via The Register)