Patent Applications in the RSS space - Microsoft response

From the Microsoft Team RSS Blog by Sean Lyndersay, Program Manager Lead, RSS - “First, these patents describe specific ways to improve the RSS end-user and developer experience (which we believe are valuable and innovative contributions) — they do not constitute a claim that Microsoft invented RSS. We have always fully acknowledged the innovators and supporters of RSS, like Dave Winer, Nick Bradbury and many others, and I can say, without hesitation, that I and my colleagues personally have the deepest respect for their invaluable contributions……more”