Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Altnet Sues Record Industry Over File Hash Patents

Posted by michael on from the patent-nonsense dept.

robochan writes "In a charming twist of fate, CNET is reporting that Altnet, a company that sells music and other digital goods through file-swapping services, is suing the RIAA for alleged patent infringement. Altnet CEO Kevin Bermeister stated, 'We cannot stand by and allow them to erode our business opportunity by the wholesale infringement of our rights.' Goodness, that sounds all too familiar..."

1 of 283 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Never respond to signatures, it's bad form. by BLAG-blast · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    Today is thursday, so dean is no longer running for President.

    Today people don't really run for President, we let the media and judges decide who should be President.

    --
    M0571y H@rml355.