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- ↑ McGrew, Scott (2012-04-01). "Who Owns Facebook's Most Important Patent? Not Facebook".
- ↑ Gannes, Liz (2012-02-09). "Who's Ready for the (Heaven Forbid) Social Networking Patent Wars?".
- ↑ Festa, Paul (2003-11-11). "Investors Snub Friendster in Patent Grab".