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Old 04-22-2004, 10:19 PM  
baddog
So Fucking Banned
 
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Originally posted by Mr.Fiction
It makes no sense legally, because they would be forcing you into a class that you don't want to be in.

What if the head of your class drops the ball, intentionally loses, or pursues a different defense than the one you wanted to pursue?

Post a link to another patent case like this where this type of request has been granted and defendants weren't allowed to opt out of the class.
If I understand correctly, they are using the class action just to verify their right to enforce the patent. Individuals would be hit with the patent violations on a case by case basis.

They are just trying to prove the validity of their claim once, can't say that I blame them.
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