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After Shock Media · 08-15-2005, 11:17 AM

Today in my mail I recieved a new Acacia threat letter. Have not recieved one for well over a year and out of the blue a new one today. Figured they had pretty much given up due to all the silence over the year.
So anyone else get a new one?

mlj · 08-15-2005, 11:20 AM

Hm, didn't get the new one yet. Scan it!

WiredGuy · 08-15-2005, 11:21 AM

Nope, what did their new letter say?
WG

After Shock Media · 08-15-2005, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlj

Hm, didn't get the new one yet. Scan it!

Scanner is sort of on the fritz right now. Give me a minute and I will type it out.

MickeyG · 08-15-2005, 11:27 AM

inquiring minds want to know!

After Shock Media · 08-15-2005, 11:40 AM

Acacia Media Technologies Corporation

August 12, 2005

RE: Acacia Media Technologies Corporation DMT Patent Litigation

Dear Mr. _____

As you know from our prior correspondence, Acacia is a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: ACTG) that owns five U.S. Patents (Nos. 5,132,992; 5,253,275; 5,550,863; 6,002,720; 6,144,702) and thirty-one foreign patents covering the transmission and receipt of digital audio and video content via various means, including the Internet (e.e., streaming and downloading) (reffered to as "DMT" technology). Aciacia has entered into hundred of licenses with companies like yours for use of Aciacia's DMT technology.

We are writing to provide you with notice of the recent consolidation of all pending DMT patent litigation cases to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and the reopening of the Markman portion of the litigation. All of those pending cases will now move foward.

Our records indicate that you have not yet entered into a license to use Acacia's DMT technology. If you do not enter into such a license, we are informing you that Acacia intends to enforce its DMT patents against your company following the successful completion of the presently pending DMT patent litigation.

As you may know, once a potential infringer has actual notice of another's patent rights, the potential infringer has an affirmative duty to exercise "due care" to determine whether of not the potential infringer may be infringing. (See, Underwater Devices, Inc. V. Morrison-Knudsen Co., 717 F.3d 1337 (Fed. Cir 1983); Knorr-Bremse Syeteme Fuer Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH v. Dana Corp., 383 F3.d 1337 (Fed Cir. 2004)). Merely waiting for the outcome of Acacia's pending DMT patent litigation without seeing the advice of a competent patent counsel as to whether your activities infringe the DMT patents may not satisfy this duty.

Your failure to satisfy this duty could result in a finding of willful patent infringement and a court could award Acacia treble, or 3 times, the amount of its actual damages. Actual damages can include your company;s infringing activities for up to six (6) years prior to the date on which Acacia files its lawsuit against your company.

(pg 2)

If you are interested in obtaining a DMT license from Acacia, please visit our website at www.acaciatechnologies.com and download a copy of our current license agreement for your type of company. To locate the appropriate license agreement from our homepage, please select "Technology" then select "DMT Technology," and then follow the links.

Our DMT royalty rates have increased, and will continue to increase over time. You should expect another DMT royalty rate increase after September 15. 2005, so you will need to enter into a DMT license agreement with Acacia on or before that date to receive our current royalty rates. Your damages will comtinue to accrue and, without a license, Acacia will seek to collect the maximum amount permitted by law once the pending litigation is resolved in Acacia's favor.

Please contact us should you have any questions.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Karlton Butts.

After Shock Media · 08-15-2005, 11:41 AM

Please excuse any typo's or mistakes. I hate retyping shit.

cool1g · 08-15-2005, 11:43 AM

i got mine last week...went in the round file LOL

JJ Gold · 08-15-2005, 11:47 AM

"Karlton Butts".........LMFAO!

It actually seems like they are trying to pump their stock price in addition to trying to shake people down.

After Shock Media · 08-15-2005, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Gold

"Karlton Butts".........LMFAO!

It actually seems like they are trying to pump their stock price in addition to trying to shake people down.

Yeah I got to the name and laughed myself.

Not super concerned with them, nor was I when it first hit way back. Just did not expect another letter today.

Oh and while it is on my mind. Once again to a certain content provider

Far-L · 08-15-2005, 12:00 PM

We will post and official retort here shortly.

Far-L · 08-15-2005, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by After Shock Media

Today in my mail I recieved a new Acacia threat letter. Have not recieved one for well over a year and out of the blue a new one today. Figured they had pretty much given up due to all the silence over the year.
So anyone else get a new one?

Can you fax that to us and we will post it?

We can void out your real name, np.

949-716-8081

JJ Gold · 08-15-2005, 12:10 PM

I think the meeting at Acacia last week went something like this....

We need to send out a new round of letters. The most important thing is the name. We need something that is all business but also is relevant to the adult industry.

"Karlton Banks from "Fresh Prince" has alot of authority in his name"

Good point.

"Seymore Butts is a favorite among pornographers".

Excellent!

We will sign the letters "Karlton Butts".........that will definitely get a response.

mardigras · 08-15-2005, 12:23 PM

Acacia is running so broke they are having to smoke Carltons... just don't know how to spell it

sumphatpimp · 08-15-2005, 12:24 PM

remember the other letter?
guess that Berman character didn't convert for them.

C. Moore Butts works alot better for porn.
that should convert. (not)

After Shock Media · 08-15-2005, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Far-L

Can you fax that to us and we will post it?

We can void out your real name, np.

949-716-8081

Yeah I think so, give me a moment.

Far-L · 08-15-2005, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mardigras

Acacia is running so broke they are having to smoke Carltons... just don't know how to spell it

They are a couple hundred million far from broke.

They are pursuing other patents. I do believe they thought DMT was going to be a slam dunk and it has been nothing but an embarrassment but they are not stupid. They do have a huge patent portfolio which they are still cashing in on.

After Shock Media · 08-15-2005, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by After Shock Media

Yeah I think so, give me a moment.

No dice, apparently my entire all in one unit is on the fritz. Tried new drivers, the works nothing will make the damn thing function. I will be heading to town a little latter today and prolly can get a scan of it then.

Far-L · 08-15-2005, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by After Shock Media

No dice, apparently my entire all in one unit is on the fritz. Tried new drivers, the works nothing will make the damn thing function. I will be heading to town a little latter today and prolly can get a scan of it then.

np, thanks for trying.

Manowar · 08-15-2005, 12:52 PM

I didnt get one.

FightThisPatent · 08-15-2005, 01:14 PM

I would love to get a scanned copy of well to post on my site... also, i am about due now for some posting on their ACTG board, and this will be good fuel for fodder.

Fight the Patent!

rogerbo · 08-15-2005, 01:14 PM

If you read what they all want to have you go mad.

http://www.acaciatechnologies.com/technology_main.htm

from CD Technologies up to Network Data Storage and on to Spreadsheet Automation. I hope the US Patent office does wake up and stop that nonsens before it's to late. It's a good thing that Europe did decline that Patentability of Software.

baddog · 08-15-2005, 02:06 PM

JJ Gold · 08-15-2005, 02:57 PM

I love the fact that they operate out of some incredibly expensive office space.

ravyn · 08-15-2005, 03:04 PM

i got one today, too. it might look good as a litter box liner for my cats to piss on. =/

dodger21 · 08-15-2005, 03:11 PM

Mine just showed up.

ronaldo · 08-15-2005, 03:14 PM

They got me the first go round, but I haven't seen anything this time...yet.

vicki · 08-15-2005, 04:44 PM

My second one arrived today as well

Spunky · 08-15-2005, 04:48 PM

Just typed not at this address and shoved back in the post box..Fuck you Acacia

18teens · 08-31-2005, 07:10 PM

I finally got mine today. I moved and had to wait for it to be forwarded by the local pony express. Fuck you Acacia cocksuckers. Fight the patent.

Noir · 08-31-2005, 07:51 PM

homegrownvideo.com is one of the biggies fighting them.

I'd contact Spike or Farrell there ASAP

Noir · 08-31-2005, 07:52 PM

nevermind, I see Farrell as always, is 100% on top of things.

No worries, you're in good hands

Alex From San Diego · 08-31-2005, 07:54 PM

Sent ours back with an attachment that said "FUCK OFF"

jollyperv · 08-31-2005, 08:00 PM

Yep, got another one two weeks ago, wiped my ass with it and that's that.

Noir · 08-31-2005, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex From San Diego

Sent ours back with an attachment that said "FUCK OFF"

HAH!!!! Nice

pornguy · 08-31-2005, 08:11 PM

I am sure that we will get one as well. I will line the bottom of the birds cage with it, and then mail it back to them. FUCKERS!

TheMaster · 09-01-2005, 03:42 PM

got mine 2 days ago, but had to be forwarded to my Prague PO BOX

is there no one out there with a lot of money, that can counter sue these dickheads, just for wasting people's times?

08-15-2005, 11:17 AM	#1
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After Shock Media It's coming look busy Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn". Posts: 35,299	Acacia Media Technologies Corporation August 12, 2005 RE: Acacia Media Technologies Corporation DMT Patent Litigation Dear Mr. _____ As you know from our prior correspondence, Acacia is a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: ACTG) that owns five U.S. Patents (Nos. 5,132,992; 5,253,275; 5,550,863; 6,002,720; 6,144,702) and thirty-one foreign patents covering the transmission and receipt of digital audio and video content via various means, including the Internet (e.e., streaming and downloading) (reffered to as "DMT" technology). Aciacia has entered into hundred of licenses with companies like yours for use of Aciacia's DMT technology. We are writing to provide you with notice of the recent consolidation of all pending DMT patent litigation cases to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and the reopening of the Markman portion of the litigation. All of those pending cases will now move foward. Our records indicate that you have not yet entered into a license to use Acacia's DMT technology. If you do not enter into such a license, we are informing you that Acacia intends to enforce its DMT patents against your company following the successful completion of the presently pending DMT patent litigation. As you may know, once a potential infringer has actual notice of another's patent rights, the potential infringer has an affirmative duty to exercise "due care" to determine whether of not the potential infringer may be infringing. (See, Underwater Devices, Inc. V. Morrison-Knudsen Co., 717 F.3d 1337 (Fed. Cir 1983); Knorr-Bremse Syeteme Fuer Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH v. Dana Corp., 383 F3.d 1337 (Fed Cir. 2004)). Merely waiting for the outcome of Acacia's pending DMT patent litigation without seeing the advice of a competent patent counsel as to whether your activities infringe the DMT patents may not satisfy this duty. Your failure to satisfy this duty could result in a finding of willful patent infringement and a court could award Acacia treble, or 3 times, the amount of its actual damages. Actual damages can include your company;s infringing activities for up to six (6) years prior to the date on which Acacia files its lawsuit against your company. (pg 2) If you are interested in obtaining a DMT license from Acacia, please visit our website at www.acaciatechnologies.com and download a copy of our current license agreement for your type of company. To locate the appropriate license agreement from our homepage, please select "Technology" then select "DMT Technology," and then follow the links. Our DMT royalty rates have increased, and will continue to increase over time. You should expect another DMT royalty rate increase after September 15. 2005, so you will need to enter into a DMT license agreement with Acacia on or before that date to receive our current royalty rates. Your damages will comtinue to accrue and, without a license, Acacia will seek to collect the maximum amount permitted by law once the pending litigation is resolved in Acacia's favor. Please contact us should you have any questions. Thank you. Sincerely, Karlton Butts. __________________ [email protected] ICQ:135982156 AIM: Aftershockmed1a MSN: [email protected]

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JJ Gold Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,969	I think the meeting at Acacia last week went something like this.... We need to send out a new round of letters. The most important thing is the name. We need something that is all business but also is relevant to the adult industry. "Karlton Banks from "Fresh Prince" has alot of authority in his name" Good point. "Seymore Butts is a favorite among pornographers". Excellent! We will sign the letters "Karlton Butts".........that will definitely get a response.

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mardigras Bon temps! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: down yonder Posts: 14,194	Acacia is running so broke they are having to smoke Carltons... just don't know how to spell it __________________ .

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