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US: Home loan website loses patent fight

By  |  March 13, 2014

Home loan site Tree.com, which also runs LendingTree.com, has lost its fight against rivals for allegations they infringed on Tree.com patents, say reports.

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    Tree.com accused competitors, including Zillow, of infringing on patents regarding technology that allows consumers to borrow money online.

    But Tree.com emerged defeated Thursday as a judge not only ruled in favor of the defendants, but also invalidated Tree.com’s patents.

    The website said it plans to appeal the decision.

    The suit was filed in 2010.

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