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Originally posted by Raven
So, if Acacia does actually have the patent and it's upheld, then the software manufacturers are the ones who pay for the license, which then gets added to our cost of using said software. That makes sense to me.
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Yup, pretty much.
IF the application of the patent to the Internet is upheld, and I have my doubts it will, then yes the manufacturers of software that utilizes the patent should be the ones held liable for royalties. And as with all other similar situations we the consumer will be passed on that royalty fee in the cost of consumption of the end product. But, the cost to us each would be diluted by the sheer numbers of end users/consumers.
Fight the Trickle Down! (Sorry, Brandon, I couldn't resist)