Microsoft Sued Over VPN Technology

Software company VirnetX filed suit against Microsoft Thursday, accusing the Redmond company of infringing on two of its patents regarding virtual private networking. According to a statement from VirnetX, one patent deals with the methods to create a secure communication link, and the other on ways to transparently create a VPN.

VirnetX seeks damages and injunctive relief. The suit was filed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, seen by most as the most patent-holder friendly of the federal courts. Further details of the suit were not disclosed, and a request for comment from Microsoft was outstanding as of press time.