EBay has settled a patent dispute with MercExchange that in 2006 was heard by the U.S. Supreme Court, which sided with the online auction house in what is considered to be an important ruling on intellectual property.
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Billionaire EBay founder Pierre Omidyar is entering the local news business. In a blog post, Omidyar says he’s setting up what he is calling a “local news service” that will focus on covering public affairs and civic matters across Hawaii. More: continued here
Former Home of Western Swing Legend Bob Wills for Sale on eBayTaste of CountryThe developer under fire for wanting to tear down the former home of King of Western Swing Bob Wills has put the place up for auction… on eBay. The opening bid is just $.50, but he won't take anything less than 99…
CNN eBay spikes on Icahn proposalCNNEBay said it has previously explored separating PayPal, but decided against it. "EBay is a big contributor to PayPal's growth and expansion," eBay CEO John Donahoe said on a conference call with investors Wednesday. Icahn's proposal for a separation is …EBay Rejects Carl Icahn's PayPal Spin-Off, But Analysts Are OptimisticForbesHigh-profile…
How to spot fake products onlineWLS-TVOnline fakes are a big business thanks to the popularity of sites like Amazon and eBay. Scammers take advantage of the convenient marketplace to trick customers into spending their hard-earned money for counterfeits. Online fakes are a billion-dollar … More: continued here
'97 Michigan title bling up for grabs on eBaymsnbc.com… News reports this afternoon that the title ring of an unknown member of Michigan's 1997 championship team has been placed for sale/bidding on eBay. … More: continued here
The Sun Naked revenge: Woman sells cheating ex's clothes on eBay in topless posesMetroA scorned woman is giving eBay users an eyeful by selling off her ex-boyfriend's wardrobe on the auction website in a string of provocative, semi-nude poses. The 26-year-old, who only reveals her first name as Taylor, took drastic action after a friend…