SJ Mercury/AP: NetZero files patent lawsuit against rival; claims patent on pop-up ads
Dec 28, 2000, 19:45 (3 Talkback[s])
"NetZero claims that its patent covers the technology used
to present an on-screen advertising window that pops up separate
from an Internet browser."
"Free Internet access pioneer NetZero Inc. has filed a patent
infringement lawsuit over advertising windows used by rival Juno
Online Services."
"The window serves as a navigational tool and displays
advertisements and customized messages while a computer user is
online."
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