# Democrasoft

> Democrasoft, Inc., formerly Burst.com, is a public software company located in Santa Rosa, California. History Burst.com In March 2005 the company, then named Burst.com, received $60 million as settlement in its suit against Microsoft over unauthorized use of its streaming media technology. In January 2006, Apple Computer filed an action for a Declaratory Judgement seeking […]

**Democrasoft, Inc.**, formerly **Burst.com**, is a public software company located in Santa Rosa, California.

## History

### Burst.com

In March 2005 the company, then named Burst.com, received $60 million as settlement in its suit against Microsoft over unauthorized use of its streaming media technology.

In January 2006, Apple Computer filed an action for a Declaratory Judgement seeking to have Burst’s patents declared invalid. In April 2006, Burst.com counterclaimed against Apple Computer with regard to Apple’s potential infringement of Burst.com’s patents on streaming video and time-shifting of video. A “Markman” Claim Construction Memorandum and Order favorable to Burst was issued May 8, 2007. In early November, the court invalidated 14 of Burst’s claims, leaving 22 remaining.

On November 21, 2007, Apple Computer announced that it had called a truce in the legal feud between itself and Burst.com by agreeing to pay a $10 million lump sum in exchange for protection from current and future lawsuits.

RealNetworks sued Burst.com on January 3, 2008. The

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*Source: [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democrasoft)*

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