Google Sued over Alleged Patent Infringement in Google Talk Service

Google is being sued by Rates Technology (RTI), a holder of several telecommunications patents.  RTI claims that two of its patented technologies are part of Google Talk's VoIP component.  As implemented, the minimize consumer costs by locating the least expensive network prior to making a call.  Other companies have licensed this technology.  Other tech and telecommunication giants are also at risk of suit.

Read more at Techworld, the Inquirer (with links to related materials), and CNN Money.  The complaint is here.