Web Porn Pushers in Patent Fight
Executives at Acacia Media Technologies say they've got patents on streaming, downloading and just about every other form of delivering movies and sounds electronically.
Now the firm is enforcing its legal claim -- by going after Internet porn pushers.
Twenty-one blue content providers are actively grappling with Acacia in U.S. District Court. Several firms have agreed to settle rather than risk a lengthy, possibly crippling legal battle.
Just last week, adult webmaster affiliate house CECash.com, agreed to license Acacia's patents.
The terms of the deal were not disclosed. But, generally, Acacia has been asking for 1 to 2 percent of a company's gross revenues in return for calling off the wing-tipped attack dogs.
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