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NetFlix Sueing Blockbuster for Patent Infringment

Posted in Business / Leadership, Remaindered, Technology

Yet another article highlighting why I hate the patent system. Apparently NetFlix is sueing BlockBuster over patents it has over movie rentals over the internet.

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posted by Ron Bieber on 09.09.06 @ 11:05 am | | Digg This

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