NetFlix vs. Blockbuster
This is weird and alarming. Netflix claims they have patented their little wishlist/queue and blockbuster ripped them off. Still further they are suing saying that "dvd rental for unlimited amount of time without late fees" was one of their patented ideas.
As a Netflix user I am very weary of their policies. Their throttling practice really annoyed me when I had more time for movies. But how far can they take this suit? I also have a Gamefly account which does the exact same thing as Netflix/Blockbuster's Online service except it is for videogames. Will Netflix sue them next? And can you really patent a business model? Has that ever been done before?
posted by Abhi @ 7:37 PM
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A quick google search confirms that you can patent a business model.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=business+model+patenting&btnG=Google+Search
Look at the patent that netflix was granted in the pdf in that link, its interesting.
Yeah, this reminds me of the ebay thing where someone claimed they created the 'buy it now' feature that ebay uses. Retardedness I say.
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