malwarepotentially putting the free wireless standard at risk. The Washington Research Foundation, which markets technology from the University of Washington, is seeking damages from the three mobile-phone makers for using a radio frequency receiver technology without paying royalties, according to court papers obtained by Reuters on Wednesday.

DaMulta"A University of Washington scientist Edwin Suominen was awarded a patent in 1999 for "simplified high-frequency broadband tuner and tuning method."

Well if he has the right of way let him sue and get his money he deserves.

DaMulta"A University of Washington scientist Edwin Suominen was awarded a patent in 1999 for "simplified high-frequency broadband tuner and tuning method."

OnBoardHmm, he has a Finnish last name, literally. Suomi=Finland and nen is the ending found like in 50% Finnish surnames, like in mine too. Maybe his grandparents were fins. Would not suprise me as Pamela Andersons grandfather is also from here :)