Patent ID: 8775320
Filing Date: 2014-07-08
Classification: G06F,G06Q,G11B

Abstract:
1. A physical computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions that when executed by a processor cause the processor to effectuate operations comprising: defining a benefit specification that specifies a bounty payable by a licensor entity to a first licensee entity for promoting and distributing a piece of digital content; providing a package comprising the benefit specification bound to the piece of digital content such that the benefit specification and the content are provided together, the package configured for transmitting to the licensor entity as part of a license request; and transmitting to the first licensee entity, the package indicating to the first licensee entity, that the bounty is payable upon successful completion of a licensing transaction between the licensor entity and a second licensee entity that has received the package from the first licensee entity.