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RealNetworks And Listen.Com Sued By Friskit For Patent Infringement
New York, New York (July 1, 2003) – Friskit, Inc., a technology licensing company focused on enabling consumers to conveniently find, personalize and play streaming media, filed suit in Chicago, Illinois Friday, June 27th, against RealNetworks and privately-held Listen.com for patent infringement.
The suit cites RealNetworks' RealOne Player Plus and Listen.com's Rhapsody service for infringement based on their use of Friskit's core technology and key features. RealOne Player Plus is the basis of RealNetworks' player and subscription product lines. The suit potentially encompasses revenues from sales of both the players and subscription products.
If Friskit succeeds in obtaining a permanent injunction, RealOne and Rhapsody could be prevented from offering a number of critical features, such as the ability for consumers to incorporate streaming media in personalized playlists, or to listen to a set of songs sequentially and continuously. The suit exposes RealNetworks to potentially millions of dollars of damages.
"We've spent years and millions of dollars developing and patenting the most convenient ways for consumers to find, personalize and play streaming media over networks," said George Aposporos, Chairman and CEO of Friskit. "Most other patents cover pieces of solutions – not what's fundamental to the beginning of a new industry."
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