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Netflix Granted Patent on DVD Subscription Rentals

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the almost-as-bad-as-one-click dept.

A few folks noted a new patent showing up from netflix. They apparently now have a patent on their model of subscribing to rentals- where instead of being charged per disc, you are charged a monthly fee and can keep the rentals indefinitely without late fees. You can patent anything! Get on the bus!

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  1. Patent text and more info by bjschrock · · Score: 5, Informative

    Here's some more info: Netflix Issued Patent on Subscription Rental Service and complete copy of the patent (PDF). You can also search for patent # 6584450 on the US Patent office website.

  2. Re:i wished we had closed the patent office in 189 by Conspiracy_Of_Doves · · Score: 5, Informative

    Umm, actually he never said that

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    Technoli