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Net Provider Sues Rival.


NetZero Inc. sued rival free Internet access provider See ISP.

(networking, company) Internet Access Provider - (IAP) A company or other origanisation which provides access to the Internet to businesses and/or consumers.
 Juno Online Services Juno client software icon

Juno is an Internet service provider based in the United States. It is a subsidiary of United Online, which also owns NetZero and Bluelight Internet Services.
 Inc. for allegedly infringing on technology used to display messages or advertisements in a window for as long as a user stays online.

NetZero accuses Juno of infringing on its patented on-screen on·screen or on-screen  
adj. & adv.
1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen.

2. Within public view; in public.
 window that constantly displays links, buttons or advertisements, according to according to
prep.
1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians.

2. In keeping with: according to instructions.

3.
 the complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles. The patent was issued Dec. 5.

Westlake Village-based NetZero continuously displays online ads on its customers' computer screens as a condition of providing free Intemet access.

A spokesman for New York-based Juno denied the infringement allegation.
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Title Annotation:NetZero Inc., Juno Online Services Inc.
Comment:Net Provider Sues Rival.(NetZero Inc., Juno Online Services Inc.)
Publication:Los Angeles Business Journal
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Jan 1, 2001
Words:100
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