Just a few weeks ago Barnes & Noble Inc. introduced its device for reading e-books - Nook and has already received a subpoena, according to Reuters. Another ebook developer - spring design accused a firm known in the book and publishing world of uncleanliness.
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| Barnes & Noble Nook (photo from official site) |
According to representatives of Spring Design, after negotiations on a possible partnership, some of the ideas expressed smoothly migrated to the Nook developers and were implemented without legal permission. One of the main complaints is the use of a dual screen, this feature - a colored, scrolling bottom of the screen - the most noticeable and distinctive feature of the new device, according to accusers, has already been used in Alex eReader, developed by Spring Design.
Trying to sell your invention to two competitors Amazon and Barnes & Noble, the developers preferred the second company and shared information and developments for a long time, hoping for further cooperation and decency of partners. These hopes did not come true, let's see if their hopes for the judicial system will come true.
