Andre Yoskowitz
20 Jan 2010 18:28
Microsoft has sued TiVo this week, accusing the DVR company of patent infringement.
The suit says TiVo illegally used technology relating to "purchasing and delivering video and the ability to display programming information."
Last year, TiVo sued AT&T in a similar suit, and it appears Microsoft has intervened on AT&T's behalf. AT&T is Microsoft's largest customer for its Internet video platform, with Microsoft's video delivery platform powering AT&T's Internet-based TV service.
Microsoft has explained that it will end the suit with a licensing agreement in place, but that TiVo has not been responsive.