UN shuts Apple, Google, Microsoft, Nokia and others in a room to discuss patents

The UN got Samsung, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Nokia, RIM, Intel, Sony, HP and Huawei together in a room in Geneva yesterday to discuss standards-essential patents in the hope that the companies can agree on a way in which those who own key patents can benefit from them without taking to court in battles like the one between Apple and Samsung………………...........................…………………………………………………. Don't hold your breath people, but read all about it at http://news.idg.no/cw/art.cfm?id=53A1EEC1-F815-8F9C-7DBE1FBEFC4E0189