these patent sharks are everywhere and many are so broad and illegitimate that they don’t hold up to further scrutiny.
remember, amazon owns patents on the hyperlink and on shopping carts. a few years ago they made a few rumblings about enforcement and faced massive backlash.
most companies, when faced with a writ by a “patent” holder, usually comply simply to avoid ongoing legal fees, not because the patent is valid. like trademarks, patents are only as strong as how you enforce them.
none the less, sux for bodog.