Who holds the us patent is us 7198789 b2?

The U.S. Patent US7198789B2, titled "Method and System for Providing a Web-Based Auction," was issued to eBay Inc. on April 3, 2007. This patent covers technology related to online auction platforms, specifically methods for facilitating auctions over the internet. For the most current and detailed information, you can refer to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database.