Tuesday, August 29, 2006

Colleges eye LMS patent fight.

eLearning patent awarded to Blackboard Inc. draws ire of competitors, schools From eSchool News!

Learning management systems (LMS) provider Blackboard Inc. has sued a smaller business rival over a patent it was issued in January covering its LMS technology. The patent, and subsequent lawsuit, have significant implications for the future of eLearning at colleges and universities nationwide. Critics say Blackboard's patent is overly broad and could stifle innovation in the eLearning industry.

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