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  • philipzelinger
    Tom ... I thought that was why G-D created commas? LOL! Seriously though, the word "constructive" came through loud and clear and I...
  • tomwhitejr
    Phil... Love your stuff, but seriously - your second paragraph is ONE SENTENCE... Are you speaking to us dealers? This is the problem...
  • philipzelinger
    As far as adding my own inpit to this thread, I don't want to open a dialogue that could contribute to any legal challenges, or even...
  • philipzelinger
    Hellom to all, As you know, SiSTeR Technologies is a valued vendor client of AdAgencyOnline.net and I have a personal vested interest...
  • T
    Tired of the Hype replied to the thread SiSTeR Technologies Granted a Patent for the Pictures-To-Video.
    Ask your new bosses, Alex...
  • A
    Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread SiSTeR Technologies Granted a Patent for the Pictures-To-Video.
    Your mention of competing companies and the interactions they had with Sister Technologies is all speculation. IF letters are exchanged...
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    Tired of the Hype replied to the thread SiSTeR Technologies Granted a Patent for the Pictures-To-Video.
    I'm hopeful that no one writing on or commenting on this blog is advising dealers or vendors on patent liability. The Sister patent is...
  • J
    Im confused, it looks as if they're just taking an image and panning left to right with a voice over. Couldnt that easily be done with...
  • R
    Jay, you can patent a process according to the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
  • J
    It won't affect them at all. You can patent software but not a process. If a company creates it's own software technology then it's...
  • B
    I wonder how UnityWorks and AutoTrader will feel about this.
  • @
    This one has come up a few times from different people this week. I'm no patent lawyer, but a slideshow with a voiceover isn't exactly...
  • @
    Heres a good post on Software Patent Absurdity - http://www.feld.com/wp/archives/2010/05/software-...
  • B
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    PeytonH replied to the thread Napa & NADA reviews by Alex #NADA2011 #DMSC.
    Alex- What a blast from the past! Great catching up with both you and Jeff at NADA and, I must say that Dominion looks pretty darn good...
  • D
    Thanks Alex; Superstar champion... Among the comments from dealers you spoke with at NADA, there must have been concerns about the...
  • S
    Stefan (blog) replied to the thread Napa & NADA reviews by Alex #NADA2011 #DMSC.
    Alex, was a pleasure to meet you in person. This was the best, marketing conferences I have ever been to. I am very happy I made it...
  • Brian Pasch
    I have business card metal envy....I have to see how I can create wine bottle business cards....equally as difficult to get through...
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    @axsnyder replied to the thread Napa & NADA reviews by Alex #NADA2011 #DMSC.
    I've done that twice Ed - both times with my own damn cards. When you've got a few hundred in your carry-on they have a tendency to...
  • @
    @VelocitySales replied to the thread Napa & NADA reviews by Alex #NADA2011 #DMSC.
    Alex - Welcome to Vendor World! And also thanks for stopping by the booth. I didn't have time to walk around much either - I didn't even...
  • @
    @axsnyder replied to the thread Napa & NADA reviews by Alex #NADA2011 #DMSC.
    No, I don't have any video of the Vette vs. Curb .....I wish. Kevin & Jennifer - one of the big things this year was a lot of companies...
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    @thedealergeek replied to the thread Napa & NADA reviews by Alex #NADA2011 #DMSC.
    Nice write up alex...any video of the Corvette vs Curb?? ;)
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    Jennifer Sanford replied to the thread Napa & NADA reviews by Alex #NADA2011 #DMSC.
    Thanks for the Dominion shout-out, Alex. I was glad to see you stopping by the booth. Sorry I didn't get to talk with you, but hope...
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    Brian Pasch (blog) replied to the thread Napa & NADA reviews by Alex #NADA2011 #DMSC.
    Alex Thank you for attending and being an great educator at the event. We appreciate your comments and we are working hard to build on...
  • K
    Kevin Frye replied to the thread Napa & NADA reviews by Alex #NADA2011 #DMSC.
    Thanks for the great review Alex, wish I could have been there, as well as at Brian's conference. Any chance I could get you to share...
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