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Volo Media, formerly known as Audio Feast, has obtained a patent for "episodic media" that many claim covers podcasting. The hosts argue the patent is bogus, noting that Adam Curry and Dave Winer developed the RSS enclosure model in 2001, years before Volo Media's 2003 filing.
Apple Agreement and Patent Royalty Strategy
Volo Media is reportedly in talks with Apple regarding its podcasting patent. The hosts suggest this is a classic legal strategy where a patent holder gives a "big fish" a free license to create the appearance of validity, which is then used to intimidate smaller companies into paying royalties.
