Lawyers carefully vet patent applications and read every nuance of detail in the application information given to them by developers. There is absolutely no way they were not aware of the prior art and potential claim. Microsoft has violated patents of commercial firms before and paid big when take to court. I am sure they figured a university in a foreign land wouldn't have the resources to challenge them. And they would not have. Fortunately, shining a light on criminal behavior is sometimes enough if the criminal is habitual and fears further degradation of its already tarnished reputation.
I was an error, not in communication but in judgment fostered by arrogance. I am so tired of Microsoft's axis of evil behavior. Forget Iran GW Bush, invade and force a regime change in Redmond.
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