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Also, check these guys out: http://www.imagineip.com/#!__home/dovden

"A company named Dovden Investments, Ltd. ("Dovden Investments") has been suing several companies over the past few years for patent infringement.

The lawsuits are based on infringement of a portfolio of patents directed to arrival and status messaging systems for transportation logistics and related industries. The portfolio includes Canadian Patent Nos. 2,363,556, 2,283,239, 2,521,206, 2,528,647, and 2,267,206.

Dovden Investments generally begins by sending a letter describing their patents and how, in their view, you infringe them. They then demand "an upfront discounted licence fee" which varies from case to case but can exceed $100,000.00. If you refuse, they proceed to file a statement of claim with the Federal Court (typically in the Vancouver office).

At iMAGINE™, we are experienced in defending against allegations of patent infringement brought by Dovden Investments. We have assisted companies to dispose of the dispute, without paying anything to Dovden Investments, for legal fees of less than $2000."



This almost sounds like a scam in itself...


Flash website; must be a scam.




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