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Pete · 12-06-2003, 11:20 AM

I read a story a couple weeks ago that the patent office was going to determine whether they should remove the patent on the acacia video technology since it affects so many companies and the internet as a whole.

I cant find that story anywhere now.

Spunky · 12-06-2003, 11:21 AM

Lets hope they do....Fucking extortion artist weasels

Paul Markham · 12-06-2003, 11:31 AM

We need to crush Acacia as an industry.

This is just the first shot from the companies like Acacia, there will be more unless we show them they wil lose money coming here. So far Acacia have made money. What is to stop the next company with a fistful of bum patents?

Not Hustler and Matrix that's for sure.

Pleasurepays · 12-06-2003, 11:48 AM

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Originally posted by Pete
I read a story a couple weeks ago that the patent office was going to determine whether they should remove the patent on the acacia video technology since it affects so many companies and the internet as a whole.

I cant find that story anywhere now.

I think you are referring to the story where the W3 offered a proposal to the Patent Office about invalidating all these patents that could/will cripple the development of the web.

I dont think there is anything from the Patent Office commenting on Acacia.

pornkitten · 12-06-2003, 11:49 AM

Larry? Maybe one of his secretaries took that pretty little colorful seal and stamped it on a check with out him knowing. Hes very busy..

steffie · 12-06-2003, 12:54 PM

Acacia stock has been going up and up since the On Command merger. So dunno its not looking to good for our industry. Everybody is waiting for the court date in January. So far their are no victories for the Web.

http://messages.yahoo.com/?action=q&board=ACTG

So, all I can say is that you bought at 1.00 and sold at 8.00 to pay for the court fees... It sucks

Pete · 12-06-2003, 12:57 PM

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Originally posted by steffie
Acacia stock has been going up and up since the On Command merger. So dunno its not looking to good for our industry. Everybody is waiting for the court date in January. So far their are no victories for the Web.

http://messages.yahoo.com/?action=q&board=ACTG

So, all I can say is that you bought at 1.00 and sold at 8.00 to pay for the court fees... It sucks

It does suck, I know they have a multi million dollar law suit against microsoft. Its not looking good at all.

Head · 12-06-2003, 01:27 PM

Acacia may own the patents but that doesnt mean they can extort money from webmasters

Kick Ass Chat · 12-06-2003, 01:42 PM

actg stock will double in the next 2 months, (or sooner). Sad but true.

12-06-2003, 01:45 PM

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Originally posted by GirlsFreePics
actg stock will double in the next 2 months, (or sooner). Sad but true.

what is your statement based on?

Smokey The Bear · 12-06-2003, 02:56 PM

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Originally posted by Head
Acacia may own the patents but that doesnt mean they can extort money from webmasters

Especially the way they are going about it.

I recieved an acacia "package" with threats of a lawsuit , that they must have just sent to every adult webmaster they found, because i dont have any video at all on the site they were complaining about.

I sent it to the FTC and the fraud squad along with my domain info for them to go see. I also gave them permission to go thru my backups to prove i have never had video on that site.

MakeMeGrrrrowl · 12-06-2003, 03:01 PM

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Originally posted by Pete

It does suck, I know they have a multi million dollar law suit against microsoft. Its not looking good at all.

Funny thing, they called me and told me they were not going to require me to have a license.

Paul Markham · 12-06-2003, 03:06 PM

I have never seen such a bunch of pussies as some of you.

The patent is so broad as to be a joke and Acacia are preying they can take more money from the licensees than they spend before the judge says it's a BS patent.

This whole business works by scaring little people into paying money and telling the big guys, it's cheaper to settle than fight. Take more money than you spend and you end up with a profit. If we had all told them to

in the beginning we would never be in this situation.

Smokey The Bear · 12-06-2003, 03:08 PM

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Originally posted by charly
I have never seen such a bunch of pussies as some of you.

The patent is so broad as to be a joke and Acacia are preying they can take more money from the licensees than they spend before the judge says it's a BS patent.

This whole business works by scaring little people into paying money and telling the big guys, it's cheaper to settle than fight. Take more money than you spend and you end up with a profit. If we had all told them to in the beginning we would never be in this situation.

Are u on glue ? where did anyone say they were going to settle ? what the fuck thread have you been reading ?

Your making the same point everyone else has.

FightThisPatent · 12-06-2003, 03:19 PM

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Originally posted by Pleasurepays

I dont think there is anything from the Patent Office commenting on Acacia.

Ya, he got he story mixed up with W3C and Eolas Patent.

IF, for some whatever stroke of wierd reasoning, that the court sides on Acacia's side....then the next step (besides an appeal for the defendants), would be to then go to the Patent Office to invalidate directly.

After Microsoft lost the Eolas case is when the W3C made their petition to USPTO (i am sure M$ was right there with them).

Fight the Abbreviations!

tootie · 12-06-2003, 04:34 PM

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Originally posted by charly
I have never seen such a bunch of pussies as some of you.

The patent is so broad as to be a joke and Acacia are preying they can take more money from the licensees than they spend before the judge says it's a BS patent.

This whole business works by scaring little people into paying money and telling the big guys, it's cheaper to settle than fight. Take more money than you spend and you end up with a profit. If we had all told them to in the beginning we would never be in this situation.

Hey, charly, I hope you hold more auctions or raffles for content in support of the fight against Acacia soon. As long as I have money available, count me in.

Paul Markham · 12-08-2003, 10:22 PM

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Originally posted by tootie

Hey, charly, I hope you hold more auctions or raffles for content in support of the fight against Acacia soon. As long as I have money available, count me in.

Will be finishing the auction site this week.

Will announce it everywhere, no fear.

12-06-2003, 11:20 AM	#1
Pete Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Mr. Rogers Neighborhood Posts: 6,617	The Acacia Saga I read a story a couple weeks ago that the patent office was going to determine whether they should remove the patent on the acacia video technology since it affects so many companies and the internet as a whole. I cant find that story anywhere now. __________________ Evoke Electronics

12-06-2003, 11:21 AM	#2
Spunky I need a beer Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ♠ Toiletville ♠ Posts: 133,944	Lets hope they do....Fucking extortion artist weasels __________________ *YOUR INFORMATION HERE*

12-06-2003, 11:31 AM	#3
Paul Markham Too old to care Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: On the sofa, watching TV or doing my jigsaws. Posts: 52,943	We need to crush Acacia as an industry. This is just the first shot from the companies like Acacia, there will be more unless we show them they wil lose money coming here. So far Acacia have made money. What is to stop the next company with a fistful of bum patents? Not Hustler and Matrix that's for sure. __________________ Blowout deal. 880 videos, 2,400 image sets, plus many RAW videos. $500. PM me for a deal. Skype Paulmarkham70

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steffie Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Mountains, far far away Posts: 2,422	Acacia stock has been going up and up since the On Command merger. So dunno its not looking to good for our industry. Everybody is waiting for the court date in January. So far their are no victories for the Web. http://messages.yahoo.com/?action=q&board=ACTG So, all I can say is that you bought at 1.00 and sold at 8.00 to pay for the court fees... It sucks __________________ Partying since '96 and not going anywhere Anna's Dorm

12-06-2003, 01:27 PM	#8
Head Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Starship Enterprise Posts: 8,278	Acacia may own the patents but that doesnt mean they can extort money from webmasters __________________

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pornkitten Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,412	Larry? Maybe one of his secretaries took that pretty little colorful seal and stamped it on a check with out him knowing. Hes very busy..

12-06-2003, 01:42 PM	#9
Kick Ass Chat Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,057	actg stock will double in the next 2 months, (or sooner). Sad but true.

12-06-2003, 03:06 PM	#13
Paul Markham Too old to care Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: On the sofa, watching TV or doing my jigsaws. Posts: 52,943	I have never seen such a bunch of pussies as some of you. The patent is so broad as to be a joke and Acacia are preying they can take more money from the licensees than they spend before the judge says it's a BS patent. This whole business works by scaring little people into paying money and telling the big guys, it's cheaper to settle than fight. Take more money than you spend and you end up with a profit. If we had all told them to in the beginning we would never be in this situation. __________________ Blowout deal. 880 videos, 2,400 image sets, plus many RAW videos. $500. PM me for a deal. Skype Paulmarkham70