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cam · 24-10-2006, 08:42

Unbelievable that IBM actually holds (and is enforcing) these patents.

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* US 5,796,967 - Presenting Applications in an Interactive Service.
* US 5,442,771 - Storing Data in an Interactive Network.
* US 7,072,849 - Presenting Advertising in an Interactive Service.
* US 5,446,891 - Adjusting Hypertext Links with Weighted User Goals and Activities.
* US 5,319,542 - Ordering Items Using an Electronic Catalogue.

Could they be any broader? Will be rooting for Amazon in this one (even though their one-click patent is just as ridiculous) - even though they're US patents, would be good to see them being voided.

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freelancr · 24-10-2006, 09:10

Looks like most of us will be next on their list if those are the "patents"

pgo · 24-10-2006, 11:50

Haha, patents are so ridiculous anymore. Their time has come and gone.

freelancr · 24-10-2006, 12:46

I think they are a good idea for protecting peoples inventions, but they can fuck off if they want to sue anyone who uses a database or has an ecommerce site.

I think they should patent breathing next.

pedge · 24-10-2006, 14:22

Done that - you owe me £5,600,000.01...

jamiecarruthers · 24-10-2006, 15:53

you think those patents are rediculous, check out BT's try

Mr Fred · 24-10-2006, 15:59

crazy days.

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pedge Crazy diamond... Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Liverpool (UK) Posts: 746	Done that - you owe me £5,600,000.01... __________________ Effervescing Elephant

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24-10-2006, 09:10	#2 (permalink)
freelancr Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,060	Looks like most of us will be next on their list if those are the "patents"

24-10-2006, 11:50	#3 (permalink)
pgo i'm done, son Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,262	Haha, patents are so ridiculous anymore. Their time has come and gone.

24-10-2006, 12:46	#4 (permalink)
freelancr Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,060	I think they are a good idea for protecting peoples inventions, but they can fuck off if they want to sue anyone who uses a database or has an ecommerce site. I think they should patent breathing next.

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jamiecarruthers Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 12	you think those patents are rediculous, check out BT's try

24-10-2006, 15:59	#7 (permalink)
Mr Fred Magazines™ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Glasgow.. Posts: 11,327	crazy days.

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