Disney claims anyone using a Twitter hashtag is agreeing to their terms of use

Re:Disney claims anyone using a Twitter hashtag is agreeing ... by thayne on Monday April 27, 2020 @07:26PM (#23001413)

it would be an invalid patent (or at least should be), because 1. There is prior art 2. it is obvious to a domain expert But given the US patent office's track record, I wouldn't be too surprised if you were able to get a patent. Just don't expect it to hold up in court.

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Re:Disney claims anyone using a Twitter hashtag is agreeing ... by philpem on Tuesday April 28, 2020 @05:38AM (#23005271)

But then, if you're patent trolling - does it even need to hold up in court?

IF cost_of_settlement < cost_of_court_action THEN pay_up(); /* ? */

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Re:Disney claims anyone using a Twitter hashtag is agreeing ... by thayne on Tuesday April 28, 2020 @11:46AM (#23008144)

Yep. Until you threaten someone willing to stand up to it, even if it is expensive.

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