DVD-by-Mail Services Cleared In Patent Troll Case 73
eldavojohn writes "Media Queue holds the rights to patent 7389243 which is simply a patent on the notification system (like e-mail) to users of changes in the status of their DVD rental queues. Of course, they filed suit in a random place against Netflix, Blockbuster and everyone else sending e-mail updates about DVD-by-Mail services. It was later moved to California and was dismissed last week. In related news on the ailing patent system, the USPTO unveiled a new plan to reduce backlog in its system by offering pending patents special examiner status if the holder abandons another co-pending unexamined application."
Re:Common sense? (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Idea is not protected under US law. (Score:1, Funny)
Yea, but we can buy that patent for some shiny beads.