They are doing it again, and that sets up for an intriguing showdown.

eBay commends the Patent Office for its willingness to reexamine this patent and is impressed with the thorough analysis contained in this second office action.

We have had some discussions with staff at the Justice Department regarding eBay and the online trading business generally. We believe the contact with DOJ may have been prompted by auction listing aggregators, such as Bidder's Edge...our dispute with Bidder's Edge fundamentally is a commercial one that concerns eBay's right to prevent unauthorized trespassing into its computer system, can use eBay content in a manner which confuses and misleads eBay users.

We are excited to welcome these players to the 2005 Deutsche Bank Championship. Trevor, Jason, Glen, Matt, Olin and Steve will each provide a unique addition to the Championship. They have experience playing in premier events, and will now be able showcase their abilities in front of a competitive group of players and supportive Boston fans.

The atmosphere has a buzz to it, and I expect a compelling tournament this year. We've put ourselves in a strong position to generate a great playing field, and we are pleased to hold one of the premier events on the PGA Tour, highlighted by Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh, and many of the world's best players.

There's always a risk in any trial in any jurisdiction, and some companies might settle because of the cost and the risk, but we believe our defenses are very strong.