Update: Just had a detailed look at the patents. See the following claim: “A system comprising: one or more computer-readable media; computer-readable instructions on the one or more computer-readable media which, when executed, implement: an RSS platform that is configured to receive and process RSS data in one or more formats; and code means configured to enable different types of applications to access RSS data that has been received and processed by the RSS platform.”
And see this claim as well: “A computer-implemented method comprising: presenting a user interface having a subscription control to enable a user to subscribe to a feed; receiving, via the user interface, a user selection of the subscription control; and responsive to receiving the user’s selection, initiating a feed subscription process.”

In spite of Lyndersay’s denial, the above claims clearly are attempts to patent the RSS processing from any program/platform, as well as the process of subscribing to RSS feeds. Lyndersay seems to be skating on thin ice – if someone can prove me wrong, I will be happy.
The patent applications by Microsoft can be found here and here.

Feedback: please send your feedback at: – we will greatly appreciate it!

Bookmark on del.icio.us now!
This entry was posted under Inventions Patents. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can trackback from your own site.