"BT is still trying to extract megabucks from US ISPs
following the telco's patent claim to hypertext links - and it's
prepared to taken legal action if those fingered don't cough
up."
"The telco also refuses to discuss the cases of others who
believe they created hypertext before BT patented its version in
1976, despite film footage which many believe undermines BT's
claim."
"News that BT owned the rights to hypertext became public
knowledge in June after UK-based licensing company, Scipher,
announced it was acting on behalf of BT to realise the financial
potential of the BT's patent."