EFF Busts Illegitimate Subdomain Patent 96
eldavojohn writes "Unlike a lot of community support protection programs, the EFF's Patent Busting Project is starting to bear real fruit instead of just leveling the finger at offenders. The USPTO is revoking an illegitimate patent granted in 2004 that sounds like automatically assigning subdomains. Sites like Wordpress, LiveJournal, or basically anyone with generated subdomains have been doing this for quite some time. If you have some extra cash, now's the time to pony up a few bucks so the EFF can carry on as one of the few organizations genuinely protecting your interests."
The obvious question. (Score:5, Funny)
Just one clarification is needed.
Will donation money be used to send ninjas to the offending party?
Re:The obvious question. (Score:2, Funny)
Legal ninjas, yes.
You sure about that? I don't think ninjas are legal, not even in Japan!
extra cash? (Score:3, Funny)
what is this "extra cash" of which you speak?
Re:Finally! (Score:5, Funny)
You're referring to the fact that kdawson actually posted a worthwhile article?
Re:The obvious question. (Score:3, Funny)