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Can these services just be disabled in East Texas to avoid their jurisdiction? At the very least, it would force the patent trolls into more neutral territory.
by vosbert 10y ago
Can these services just be disabled in East Texas to avoid their jurisdiction? At the very least, it would force the patent trolls into more neutral territory.
- swsieber 10y agoThat's a very interesting idea. I wonder if it's a viable option. edit: It'd actually be pretty effective if you stop to think about it, even if it doesn't technically prevent litigation. Just think: "Sorry, this product isn't available in you're area due to patent litigation concerns". Part of me wonders if that happened with Netflix, Google Maps, etc. wouldn't the people start hating the patent litigation instead of being content with it?
- captainmuon 10y agoThat is kind of the nuclear option of the big internet companies. I'm sure they realize that they have this power, but they can only use it rarely, maybe once, before there is public outcry against this "abuse of power". They're probably saving this card it for a bigger issue.
- thirdsun 10y agoInteresting thought. You should ask german Youtube users how they feel about GEMA. You certainly won't hear rave reviews.
- ramblenode 10y agoI have been wondering the same thing. If not outright disabling the service, would it be sufficient to license one's software in a way that prohibits it being used in East Texas? Would that remove standing to sue in the district?
- jhayward 10y agoWouldn't work. The plaintiff only needs to show a nexus to the venue; all they have to do is open an office there to achieve that.