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Originally posted by icedemon
Just do what you feel is best for your business. If that means getting the license, then you gotta do what you gotta do. Some people might look down on you for that, but most of these people don't have to make this kinda decision yet cause they have recieved a package from Acacia yet.
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This pains me to repeat, but I'll say it here..... I have said to some webmasters, if you feel that you are totally backed into a corner and can't afford to fight, then licensing the patent before Nov. 30th date will keep you from spending 20X more than that on attornies fees and protects you from the retroactive fees should they target you.
YOU WON'T GET YOUR MONEY BACK WHEN THE PATENT IS FOUND TO BE INVALID! This is what Acacia took advantage in the V-Chip cases and what they are applying now in this audio/video patent claim.
I have had many tell me that they decided to license the patent, and I do not look down on their decision (and i have kept their info confidential), i understand they couldn't afford to fight..... of course, those with deeper pockets that settled don't get my sympathy or empathy.
If you do the wait-and-see stance, then understand that they can go after you for past infringement... BUT, at the point where they do find you, and give you a court invitation, join the Defense Fund, and stand in line to take a swing in the game... I believe you won't get your chance at bat, because the first batter up will be the slugger that cracks the home run.
If you have some money in your pocket, contribute to the Defense Fund. This is where your money goes directly to supporting batters waiting on deck.
Pledges to FTPF would help for the next patent abuse cases to come around....given the current pledge counter total below, doesn't look like FTPF will be able to be involved directly with this Patent Abuse World Series.
I am looking to spread the cost of starting FTPF by attracting 2,500 webmasters to pledge a one-time payment of $100. The total below has several pledges that are greater than $100, and i totally appreciate the pledge by those individuals. I am looking for the masses to come forward to unite.. $100 is not alot of money, considering the options of paying additional license fees and attorney fees for issues like i posted titled: Congress Supports Tax on Adult Websites (
http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showth...hreadid=187728)
If anyone wishes to chat offline, email me at brandon -at- FightThePatent.com and I'll send you my phone number.
Fight the Patent!