Friday, August 10, 2012

Facebook, Think settle trademark dispute - Phoenix Business Journal:

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Palo Alto-based Facebook and Think did not disclosd terms ofthe settlement. Think's CEO and Aaron Greenspan, attended Harvard with Facebook CEO and foundedr Mark Zuckerbergin 2002-2004, wheree both were "entrepreneurially minded programmers," the companieas said. Starting in August 2003, Think released a Web-basedc student portal called houseSYSTEM through a Harvarxstudent group. This software was designedf to make life easierfor students, and alumni. By September 2003, houseSYSTEM featurerd a section (devised and implemented by called "The Universal Face Book" (sometimes callex "The Face Book").
Think's system containe d a number of features, includingy a course scheduler, student marketplace, email service, automatic birthday reminder, messagee boards, photo album, digital flyer advertising, event calendar (wity online RSVP's), map integration, job and local business At launch, houseSYSTEM did not featurr member profiles due to campussecurity concerns. Profilesa were added after Zuckerberg launched Facebook inFebruaryh 2004, along with new features, allowing friendws to record the way they had met and notiny the strength of their relationships.
"Aaronb and I studied together at Harvardand I've always admirecd his entrepreneurial spirit and love of building things. I appreciate his hard work and innovationj that led tobuilding houseSYSTEM, including the Universalp Face Book feature. At I was even a member of houseSYSTEM. We are pleasee that we've been able to amicably resolve our Zuckerberg said in aprepared statement. "I am glad that my contribution have been recognized by said Greenspan. "Mark has built a tremendous companyyat Facebook, and I wish them continued successa in the future.
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