Microsoft Must Pay $1.5bn In MP3 Patent Case
News In a statement, Microsoft deputy general counsel Tom Burt said the software titan believes that the verdict "is completely unsupported by the law or the facts". We will seek relief from the trial court, and if necessary, appeal," Burt said.
[February 23, 2007, 7:52]
US Report: Gates, Boies In 'pissing' Match
News Gosling's cross-examination proved to be a reunion of sorts with Tom Burt, Microsoft's associate general counsel. Burt cross-examined Gosling earlier this year in San Jose, California.when Microsoft and Sun squared off in the breach-of-contract...
[December 4, 1998, 5:14]
US Report: Judge Persuaded By MS Testimony In DoJ Trial
News Company attorney Tom Burt produced internal e-mails and press reports to suggest that Sun unfairly discriminated against Microsoft. Burt asked Gosling. Burt suggested Microsoft was extending a hand of co-operation when McCrory wrote his e-mail.
[December 11, 1998, 9:14]
Microsoft Sues Google
News He has access to sensitive information, to trade secrets about our search technology and business plans and our China business strategies," Deputy General Counsel Tom Burt said. Burt said that Microsoft was formally notified of Lee's plans on...
[July 20, 2005, 9:05]
News Burst: Microsoft Downplays Java Defeat
News Microsoft (Nasdaq:MSFT) said it will make a decision about its legal course in the Java case in the next couple of days, said Tom Burt, Microsoft's associate general counsel. We don't anticipate any significant impact," Burt said.
[November 18, 1998, 11:47]
Microsoft Wins Antitrust Suit
News In a statement, Microsoft deputy general counsel Tom Burt praised the court's decision, noting that Kaplan's claims date back nearly 20 years. This case should never have been brought against Microsoft, and we're pleased it has been dismissed by...
[July 3, 2006, 15:15]
Belkin And Microsoft Settle Patent Lawsuit
News We are pleased to announce that we have settled our dispute with Belkin and that they will be taking a licence to use the U2 patents," deputy general counsel Tom Burt said in a statement. Microsoft said on Friday it has settled a lawsuit with...
[December 4, 2006, 8:31]
Court Favours Microsoft In Alcatel-Lucent Case
News In a statement, Microsoft deputy general counsel Tom Burt said the ruling "is a victory for consumers of digital music and a triumph for common sense in the patent system". A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that Microsoft need...
[September 26, 2008, 8:57]
Microsoft Scores Victory In Alcatel-Lucent Suit
News Microsoft deputy general counsel Tom Burt said the ruling "reaffirms our confidence that once there's judicial review of these complex patent cases, these Alcatel-Lucent claims ultimately won't stand up.
[March 5, 2007, 7:06]
Microsoft Sues Belkin
News Several companies, including Targus, Fellowes and others, license U2 technology from Microsoft," said Tom Burt, Microsoft corporate vice president and deputy general counsel. Microsoft filed a patent infringement claim against peripherals maker...
[August 2, 2006, 9:45]
Microsoft Ordered To Remove 'Java Compatible' Logo
News We will immediately comply with the court's order, but we remain confident that once all the facts are presented in the larger case, the court will find Microsoft to be in full compliance,'' Microsoft associate general counsel Tom Burt said in a...
[March 25, 1998, 11:23]
US Report: MS Claims Java Is A 'double' Standard
News On the stand, Sun Vice President and Java co-inventor James Gosling was grilled by Microsoft attorney Tom Burt about his company's relationship with Netscape. WASHINGTON -- Microsoft Corp.on Wednesday moved to discredit Sun Microsystems Inc.s...
[December 10, 1998, 18:41]
Microsoft Releases Details Of New Settlement
News But Tom Burt, Microsoft's deputy general counsel, said that if Motz chooses to include California, the issue is settled. The majority of the lawsuits alleged overcharging, something Burt rebutted during the media conference call.
[November 21, 2001, 8:51]
Microsoft Wins First Round With Google
News We are really pleased with the judge's order," said Tom Burt, deputy general counsel for Microsoft. Microsoft proposed on Tuesday settling its lawsuit with Google over the hiring of a former executive in China by asking Google to agree to limit the...
[September 14, 2005, 7:50]
Lawyers For Microsoft, Apple Face Off
News But on Monday, Tom Burt, Microsoft's deputy general counsel, offered his defense to Judge J. Burt described the settlement proposal, which would establish an independent foundation to help needy schools, as "very fair and even generous".
[December 11, 2001, 8:43]
Lindows Takes Cash To Change Name
News Tom Burt, vice president and deputy general counsel for Microsoft, said in the statement that agreement meets Microsoft's goals for protecting the Windows name. Microsoft will pay upstart Linux seller Lindows $20m (£10.7m) to settle a long-running...
[July 20, 2004, 8:50]
Microsoft Vs Sendo: It's Over
News We're pleased with this resolution and look forward to continuing to collaborate with phone manufacturers to bring innovative products to mobile customers," Tom Burt, Microsoft's corporate vice president and deputy general counsel said.
[September 13, 2004, 11:50]
