Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California

Hi,

I have been selling my sports prediction picks online for the past few years. My services basically consist of picking winners in future sporting events. I only have 24 clients and do this more as a hobby. I created a website where my clients can log-in daily to see what games I have selected for future sporting events.

Recently, I came across U.S. Patent No. 6,260,019 titled "Web-Based Prediction Marketplace". Renhcol, Inc. and Winning Edge International, Inc., based in Las Vegas, Nev., are both wholly-owned subsidiaries of Betbrokers PLC

This patent is based on Web-Based predictions. My question is, what can I do to avoid any possible patent infringment? Can I keep my current website and simply send my sporting picks via-text? Or via phone message?

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Asked on 3/06/11, 11:14 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

I am mildly surprised that there is anything patentable here, and I'd suggest you obtain a copy of the patent to see exactly how the claims are worded. Very likely there is no conflict, and/or the patent is of doubtful validity.

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Answered on 3/06/11, 3:41 pm
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

As a Franchise Attorney I entirely agree with the other attorney answer. You should have an intellectual property attorney who is familiar with patents review the patent claims to see exactly what is protected. Consult with a good intellectual property or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.

Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.

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Answered on 3/07/11, 10:01 am


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