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Originally posted by Scootermuze
I really don't see how they could try to enforce any 'continue to pay' clause in the contract..
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yes, it does make for an interesting discussion with the licensee and acacia.
While the contract that they signed is an annual one, it is one where they agreed to the definitions of use of the patent...and if they continue to do business and not pay the renewal, then the quesiton is whether that would be a breach of contract.
If the defendants are able to get a non-infringement verdict rather than an invalidation verdict, the patent is still viable...
another question, is if the court rules that internet-based use of digital audio/video is not applicable, then would that automatically allow the licencees to not have to pay the renewal (note, they pay their licences in advance).
See section 6.1 of
http://www.acaciatechnologies.com/pr...eAgreement.pdf
Specific page relating to Adult Industry:
http://www.acaciatechnologies.com/te...t_adultent.htm
Fight the Legalese!