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Originally posted by Rolo@Oct 18 2003, 12:30 AM
FightThePatent, have you or anyone you know off had their lawyers contact Acacia with a "fuck off or meet me in court" letter?
What was Acacia reaction to such a letter, and how long before they would meet you in court?
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Some webmasters did send them a f*ck off letter after they had their attorneys review the "information packet" and they have reported no additional contact from Acacia.
Others received the 2nd notice as I posted above...
In either case, Acacia has the legal right to come down on people starting Dec 1st, after their amnesty date has passed.
I am expecting Acacia to file a bunch of lawsuits in the hopes that webmasters won't be able to afford to fight them, and end up settling.
It really does suck that our justice system can be used to extort money from businesses. Most don't have a way to fight back.
I have a way of fighting back, to help defendants directly with financial and legal assistance, much like the ACLU, but, the pledge drive at around $28,000 pledged with a goal of $250,000.
If Fight the Patent Foundation is not able to become a functioning entity, then webmasters will have no where to turn.
I have not read anywhere that IMPA has in its charter to do the same kinds of things that I am proposing...so other than that, you could turn to your business attorney who will just recommend you to some expensive patent attorneys.
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