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All Encompassing Patents

Posted by Hemos on Monday January 26, 2004 @04:02AM from the are-dept-lines-patented dept.

SpicyMcHaggas writes "Looks like another bogus lawsuit over an incredibly broad patent on something that already exists. StarChamber, an online strategy and collectible card game seems to be one of the infringing factors, along with a player ranking system on the site. The patent supposedly covers any sort of ranking system that indicates a player's proficiency in said game. This sort of practice is what deters would-be great games from making it into the gaming world."

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Re:In SOVIET RUSSIA... by sosume · 2004-01-26 04:13 · Score: 0, Troll

...the ranking system sues YOU!!!
Re:In SOVIET RUSSIA... by Elusive_Cure · 2004-01-26 04:19 · Score: 0, Troll

...Patent patents YOU!!!

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