"The technological centerpiece of the patent, referred to as ‘www.addressing’, basically allows internet surfers to type a site’s name directly into the address bar or search box and get rerouted to a website straight away, without getting search results to choose from first. For example, if one were to type “techcrunch” in the URL field of a browser, the program would access this site right away without initiating a search query first. Furthermore, the infamous ‘I’m Feeling Lucky’ button on the Google homepage reportedly uses Netex technology that has now been successfully patented in the United States."
You've got to be kidding me, they got a patent on THAT???
It took 10 years to get the patent so it's been rejected several times. My guess is it's become fairly specific and would be easy to sidestep if you are not already using their product.
Bilski v. Kappos [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bilski ] was recently picked for review by the Supreme Court. An affirmation of the Federal Circuit decision (rejecting the patentability of a "business method patent" for hedge fund trading) could have a sweeping impact on software patents.
You've got to be kidding me, they got a patent on THAT???