You don't take a few shots in the patent wars without gearing up for the next battle: according to a Reuters source, Facebook just armed itself with 750 IBM patents. The library of intellectual property is said to cover a wide spectrum of technology, including semiconductor and search patents. So what's the beef. Well, Facebook could be prepping for a classic countersuit, following Yahoo's recent claims - although it's just as likely to be bolstering its portfolio for investors.
Engadget, Facebook reportedly acquires 750 IBM patents, beefs up its IP profile
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