Microsoft Settles Mouse Patent Case

Two related patent cases brought by Plaintiff F and G Research Inc. against Microsoft were consolidated by Judge Martinez, and then re-assigned to Judge Jones. The cases involved U.S. Patent No. 5,313,229 for a "Mouse and Method for Concurrent Cursor and Scrolling Position." In an order dismissing the cases with prejudice, Judge Jones indicated that the parties have reached a settlement. So far, details of the settlement remain confidential.