Tag archive: Pierre Omidyar

Opening night at the State of Play: Reloaded conference at New York Law School on October 28 saw an animated debate of the rules governing the behavior of participants in virtual worlds and a majorannouncement from conference co-sponsor Linden Labs. During the first session, “The State of Play,” moderator Julian Dibbell, contributing editor, Wired magazine, and panelists considered: Who makes the rules in virtual worlds? Who is… Read More

Tuesday's $35 million award did not involve eBay's primary auction business. But patent law experts said it may force eBay to drop Half.com, a discount e-market, and “Buy it Now,” which offers fixed-price options on eBay's main auction site. About a third of the company's merchandise can be purchased for a fixed price. “If it's upheld that the patents were violated, then the court could… Read More