Hello All. I heard of your discussion, and figured I'd take a break from the battle to chime in. You're smart to organize against Acacia. There is strength in numbers to be sure. I've been preaching that concept for years.
I appreciate the mention of potential representation, but unfortunately, this will have to be another lawyer's battle. As one of you observed, I am a First Amendment attorney. While we advise our clients on many issues relating to the Adult Internet Industry, patent claims are a specialty best handled by registered patent lawyers. I know that Homegrown's group hired Fish & Richardson, and they have a reputation for doing this kind of work. Whoever you consult, that attorney should have a strong background in patent litigation, and many years of experience, to jump into this fray.
I don't know what my age verification script (
www.birthdateverifier) has to do with the discussion, but for the record, I have not threatened anyone with any infringement claims relating to that invention. This is just something that I let my clients use free of charge.
Keep up the good fight and good luck with this one.
Larry Walters, Esq.
www.FirstAmendment.com