Monday, October 18, 2010

Re: Amazon wins fight to patent "one-click" technology in Canada

In the article Internet retailer Amazon wins fight to patent "one-click" technology in Canada, states that the website has won the battle to patent it's online payment system in Canada, which allows shoppers to make purchases with one click. The court decision protects Amazon's "one-click" technology from being illegally used in Canada. The technology allows the customers billing information and credit card information to be on file, resulting in them to only click once. The court ruled that Amazons payment system is a "business method" and is patent in Canada. My opinion on the matter isn't very clear to me, as I have never used Amazon to purchase anything and don't plan on using it in the near future. However, I could imagine how some people may find this a personal breach as all their important information is on record. I don't think it would be a big deal to give out that kind of information, as the site is supposed to be safe. If anything did happen, you could take legal action.

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